Job Title: Program Manager
Reports to: CEO

Summary:
The Program Manager is responsible for identifying, securing and enhancing sources of organization funding. He/she is responsible for community engagement statewide, connecting with coalitions, partnerships and advocacy organizations. He/she is responsible for collating and submitting grant applications to public and private sources. The Program Manager works collaboratively with staff and consultants to develop proposals, and prepare timely and accurate grant reports. The Program Manager serves as the lead point of contact on each proposal, managing the submission process, and providing content, editing, and overall project planning.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Fundraising/Grants

• Research and identify viable corporate, foundation, and government funding prospects on a regular basis by staying current with issues related to healthcare advocacy
• Engage and maintain contact with statewide networks of community leaders (agencies, foundations, corporations) addressing all areas of healthcare disparity
• Support prospective funder vetting and cultivation and current funders stewardship by exhibiting knowledge and understanding of funder priorities
• Build and maintain a portfolio of constituents, including grant-making organizations, overseeing review of a submitted grant applications in order to supply additional supportive material
• Participate in funder briefings as required.
• Work closely with CEO and program directors to refine grant making policies and procedures.
• Manage the completion and submission of timely and accurate progress reports when required by funders
• Collaborate with program staff to craft compelling proposals, aligning program goals and objectives with funder priorities and giving areas;
• Write and submit letters of inquiry and full grant proposals, including narrative, attachments, and budgets;
• Coordinate grant compliance, ensuring timely submission of contracts, grant acknowledgement, and reporting calendar;
• Co-write interim and final grant reports with program staff to capture progress and outcomes;
• Participate in all other department administration responsibilities
• Collaborate with program staff in all aspects of Continuous Program Quality Assessment Model: logic model design, goal and objective setting, data collection tool design and administration, and yearly reporting.
• Recruit evaluation interns to enter, analyze and report on program outcome
• Track grant proposals in database and prepare monthly reports on status of portfolios and submissions.
• Generate financial information, including budgets and financial reports, for grant proposals and grant reports, in collaboration with staff.
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.

Education and Experiences:
Minimum Requirements

• Extensive and in-depth familiarity with systemic aspects of healthcare and health issuance disparity for individuals with disabilities
• Demonstrated writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of issues related to individuals with ASD, mental health, family services, or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of national, state and local funders supporting health insurance navigation
• Skilled in networking, building and maintaining relationships with decision makers, leveraging effective oral, visual, and written communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other partners in developing grant proposals and for reporting purposes.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrated skills in time management and project management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, EXCEL, database spreadsheets, and Internet research.
• Experience with CRM and other online database desired.
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends.
• Background clearance from the Department of Justice.
• Ability to travel statewide, to site visits and funder meetings, as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• Strong and consistent attention to detail, prompt follow-through, and commitment to high quality output.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in public health and government relations
• Meet timelines and manage multiple and diverse projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate self-starter with ability to work well independently, as well as being a contributor in a highly dynamic team environment.
• Plan strategically, think creatively and building long-term relationships with grantors.
• Work with confidential information and show discretion.
• Be flexible, creative, solution oriented, and have energy and stamina for periodic demanding schedule.
• Manage in a climate of change and ambiguity.
• Analyze and develop budgets.

APPOINTMENT:

• 40 hours per week

SALARY:

• Competitive; dependent on qualifications

To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, character and professional references along with your availability schedule please to our office at 16225 NE 87th St Ste A-2, Redmond WA, 98052.