Grants Manager Cover Letter Examples

Dear Mr. Wallace:

Upon review of your posting for a Grants Manager, I felt compelled to submit my resume for your consideration. With my experience in overseeing grant writing, procurement and allocation for nonprofit organizations, as well as my ability to excel in both collaborative and self-starting environments, I am confident that I will significantly benefit your team at Slingshot Services.

From organizing audits and communicating with grantors to leading programs and ensuring compliance, my background has prepared me to excel in this role. With 11+ years of solid experience championing and securing funding for both fledgling and established non-profits, my communication and time management talents position me ready to thrive in this challenging capacity. Furthermore, my outstanding leadership and management skills are certain to render me an immediate asset to Slingshot Services.

Highlights of my background include:

Writing, submitting, and following up on grant proposals to drive funding for job-skills and quality-of-life programs for Cleveland’s homeless population as a Grants Writer and Supervisor with OhioWorks for the past eight years; previous experience in general program support and grant writing with Work It Ohio.

Procuring approximately $1.3M in grant donations in just under two years through strong relationship building talents and donor prospecting skills.

Developing and administering a $3M operating budget, maintaining detailed financial records relevant to grant management.

Networking with community leaders and donors to expand program awareness and secure support for future endeavors.

Facilitating the planning and execution of special fundraising events and initiatives; presenting funding information to the Board of Directors.

Utilizing time management, interpersonal, and motivational skills to achieve peak results and organizational goals.

Earning a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and completing a rigorous Certificate in Grant Writing program, both through the University of Ohio.

With my experience in leading comprehensive grant management responsibilities within the non-profit sector, coupled with my enthusiasm and dedication to achieving success, I will swiftly surpass your expectations for this role. I look forward to discussing the position in further detail.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Gina D. Asbury