Life Pieces To Masterpieces seeks Grants Manager - $75k to $100k/year
Life Pieces To Masterpieces (Life Pieces, LPTM) is a high-impact nonprofit in the DC metro area, with national and international recognition. Since 1996, Life Pieces has been dedicated to unlocking the full potential of Black young men and boys living in DC’s Wards 7 and 8, with the goal of developing young leaders who will impact their community and contribute to positive change in the world. LPTM’s intensive out-of-school-time programming fosters young men’s creative, academic, social-emotional, physical and civic development from age 3 through college and beyond. At Life Pieces, they find a safe haven in which to discover and activate their innate creative ability to turn life challenges into opportunities for self-determination, resilience, and success.
Position Overview
Life Pieces To Masterpieces (LPTM) is in search of a Grants Manager. This position will report to and work closely with the Director of Resource Development. The Grants Manager oversees LPTM foundation and government grant strategy and execution. This position is responsible for leading LPTM through the grants process, from prospecting to project management to writing and compliance. The portfolio of grant proposals and reports is currently approximately 125 submissions annually, with foundation and government grants making up a substantial portion of the organization’s annual revenue. This role will help LPTM continue to grow this community of funders.
This position will also work closely with the Data & Evaluation Manager to synthesize impact data from our programs into compelling and accurate reports for grants and general annual reporting to a variety of stakeholders.
The ideal candidate is a strong writer and strong project manager with a genuine interest and care for remaining current on the successes, needs, and goals of LPTM’s daily on-the-ground programming. They communicate effectively across all platforms, understand and implement the detailed work of grant management, and contribute positively to the team as everyone works together to achieve annual revenue goals.
Candidates who have a shared identity and/or lived experience with the young people we serve will be prioritized.