Job Description

Job Description

Marklund in Geneva is hiring a Grants Manager!

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others and be appreciated for what you do?

Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities and love your job! 

Marklund is seeking a highly motivated and mission-centered individual for the position of Grants Manager. This is a full-time position based out of our Geneva campus. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM with occasional evenings and weekends for special events. The starting salary for this position is $55,800 - $65,000 based on qualifications and experience. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements.

Who We Are:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential, educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. With three residential locations - the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale, and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund Day School offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the autism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program at each site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside at Marklund and those who come in from the community.

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributes to our mission of "making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities." Each and every employee’s job contributes to Marklund’s vision of providing a happy, safe purpose-filled life for every individual with intellectual and development disabilities, and is integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. As part of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you will learn what it’s like to have the individuals we serve not only change your career, but also change your life.

The Grants Manager will identify, engage and solicit corporations, foundations and select government grant opportunities.  They will also oversee the CDBG process when applicable.  Demonstrated knowledge and experience are key for this role. 

Responsibilities include:

• Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants.
• Work within the changing environment to reprioritize and act on fundraising opportunities.   
• Make appointments with foundation officers and other prospects and arrange onsite tours for corporate and foundation supporters.
• Work with program staff to prioritize programs for funding.
• Work with finance to gather information necessary for grant budgets and reports for corporate/foundation funders.
• Assist with other fundraising projects on the Team as requested. 
• Help maintain and strengthen corporate/foundation files and information sources. Identify, qualify and rate top corporate and foundation prospects.
• Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources.
• Comply with all grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors.
• Provide stewardship to current donors, including working with marketing when appropriate.

Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

Are you ready to contribute to Marklund’s mission and vision, and become an integral part of enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve? 

Apply Today!

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3-5 years grant writing for a non-profit organization. 

Job Benefits

We want to be a positive influence in your career path

Whether you work at Marklund for 1 year, 5 years or 50 years, we want to be a positive influence in your career path

When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:

Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU

Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company PaidLife Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company PaidLong-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short -Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
• *School Employees Receive “Closed Days” and Sick/Personal
• PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank
• 7 Paid Holidays per Year

Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Credit Union Membership
• Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire
• Marklund matches up to 5%

Ways we appreciate YOU

• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
• Claire Haverkampf (founder) Annual Commemorative Award
• You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU

• We promote from within whenever possible
• You are paid while you train:
• In-House Training Programs
• Leadership Training Program
• Employee Workshops on a variety of topics

Benefits/Programs subject to change.

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