The Center for Democracy & Technology is seeking a Grants Manager. The job offers an exciting opportunity to support the growth of the organization by matching funding opportunities to key policy areas.

CDT is a leading non-profit public interest group, headquartered in Washington, DC with a West Coast office in San Francisco. Dedicated to keeping the Internet open, innovative and free, CDT works at the cutting edge of online policy issues, including privacy and security, government surveillance, free expression, digital copyright, and open government. See http://www.cdt.org.

THE POSITION:
The Grants Manager position involves a broad mix of responsibilities, from the administrative to the substantive. Under supervision, the Grants Manager will:
·Administer the CDT grants program, which includes all planning, budgeting, reporting processes and report coordination;
·Originate grant proposals, providing substantive input and working with team members on key fulfillment initiatives;
·Proofread, edit and provide constructive feedback to team members on proposals, reports, and letters of intent;
·Work with program and administrative staff to ensure that grant agreements are fulfilled in a timely manner;
·Process approved grants, and work with administrative staff to prepare grantor acknowledgement;
·Maintain paper files to complete hard copy documentation for all grant correspondence;
·Research current and prospective donors;
·Manage calendar of institutional donors to ensure timely grant submissions and reporting;
·Manage donor profile and lists;
·Track pending and committed income;
·Manage relationships with grant officers at funding institutions and maintain accurate and timely records of donor interaction using Salesforce;
·Act as a liaison for all grants-related correspondence, supporting key staff members in their communications with grantors;
·Support organization-wide development initiatives; and
·Contribute to the overall CDT fundraising portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The Grants Manager is a mid-level professional position, designed for professionals with experience in successful grant writing and fundraising. An ideal candidate would have the following characteristics:
·3+ years experience demonstrated success in grant writing and management;
·Proven superior writing skills with a concise, clear and compelling style;
·Ability to manage all aspects of proposal development process from conceptualization to submission;
·Knowledge of foundation and corporate grant process, funding sources and non-profit fundraising principles;
·Strong research skills;
·Quick learner with ability to work in an entrepreneurial manner and thrive under multiple deadlines and objectives;
·Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner;
·Superior planning and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and commitment to follow-through;
·Desire to work as part of a team: and
·Knowledge of and interest in Internet technology policy a plus;

CDT offers a collaborative team environment.

COMPENSATION:
Salary is commensurate with experience and is competitive with other non-profit organizations. CDT provides a generous benefits package that includes health care and dental coverage, a retirement plan, paid vacation, sick days and parental leave.

TO APPLY:
Please send an email explaining your interest in CDT and Internet policy, along with a resume and short writing sample, to hr@cdt.org. Deadline: November 13, 2010.

The Center for Democracy and Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation, religion, or physical ability.

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