As a Grant Manager your CV must show your ability to plan and execute the grant applications that get results. In you have to highlight your ability to do the bulk of the heavy-lifting that is necessary when fund raising.

Writing a CV that shows you can do all of this is not easy, but it’s not impossible either

This page will help you to put together a CV that portrays you as a perfect candidate who can generate income, manage staff and run a department.

By: Iejaz Uddin – 4 August 2024

 

Grant Manager CV template

 

Maxine Corry
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T: 0044 123 456 7890
E: info@dayjob.com


PERSONAL SUMMARY

An exceptional Grant Manager with a flair for storytelling who can support individuals and groups with their funding applications. Maxine has a track record of increasing income from a diverse range of funding streams through managing and nurturing relationships with both existing and new grant-making bodies.

As a true professional she takes a methodical and systematic approach to her work. Furthermore, she is a superb communicator who has a high standard of written and verbal English and strong presentation skills.

In her current role she is the lead writer for grant applications, concept papers, reports, follow up letters, thank you letters and other grant related documents. As part of her duties, she is also in charge of developing and running the internal systems and processes for tracking, delivering and monitoring grants. With colleagues she has a reputation for being the principal source of knowledge on grant and trust funding.

Through her career she has learnt how to explore ways to continually improve the service her charity provides to the community. Furthermore, she has gained experience of engaging with key decision makers at a senior level.

On a personal level she is committed to equality along with diversity and has the capacity to work with a diverse range of people from all backgrounds.

Right now, she would like to join a reputable organisation that will allow her to unlock her potential and reach new heights in her future career.

 

CAREER HISTORY

GRANT MANAGER – Start Date – Present
Employers name – Location
Responsible for managing and coordinating the day to day administration of all the organisations grant programmes.

Duties;

  • Conducting detailed online research to identify suitable grants and trusts for applications.
  • Managing the daily administration of grant programmes including scheduling fund opening and closing dates.
  • Ensuring that all grant applications are correctly administered.
  • Working with colleagues to deliver the strategic objectives of the charity.
  • Submitting grant applications via paper or online portals.
  • Producing grants reports and presenting these at Board meetings.
  • Managing multiple grant related activities simultaneously.
  • Deciding on which grant opportunities and applications to progress or not.
  • Collating information and writing and submitting high-quality applications within the required timescales.
  • Helping in the development of proposals, bids, presentations and briefings.
  • Securing new funding through corporate giving.
  • Complying with all charity governance requirements.
  • Acting as an ambassador for the charity in all interactions with public and private bodies.
  • Providing leadership and management to the organisations grant-making team.
  • Monitoring staff performance and ensuring they meet individual and team KPI’s.
  • Identifying opportunities for staff development and learning.
  • Adhering to all organisational and regulatory policies, guidance, and procedures.
  • Working with organizational teams to create workflows.
  • Writing up detailed financial reports that allow the tracking and progress of grant applications.
  • Training up new staff on grant administration procedures.
  • Keeping and maintaining a master calendar of all grants and prospects applied for as well as all associated files and correspondence.

JOB TITLE – Start Date – End Date
Employers name – Location


KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Professional

  • Maintaining a high level of poise and professionalism in all circumstances.
  • Up to date detailed working knowledge of grants management.
  • Excellent MS Office skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Previous experience of working within a charity.
  • Ability to write and present reports concisely.
  • Getting feedback from failed grant applications and then using this to improve future applications.
  • Willing to take on new challenges at short notice.

Personal

  • Positive approach to diversity and inclusion.
  • Can accurately understanding information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Capacity to recognize and understand the emotions of the person she is communicating with.
  • Able to function independently in a range of settings.

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Grant applications

Sourcing grants

Fundraising

Bid writing

Staff management

Building relationships

Securing funding

Managing compliance

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

University name  –  Degree details           Study Dates
College name      –  Qualifications                Study Dates
School name       –  Subjects / Grades          Study Dates

 

REFERENCES

Available on request.

 

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