Hybrid Grant Program Manager

at Christian Reformed Church in North America

• Job title: Grant Program Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $64,413 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Grand Rapids, United States

About the role

• Grant Program Manager managing scaling activities of the Thrive Grant Program for CRCNA. Collaborating with project director to monitor adherence to timelines and grant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation and facilitation of Thriving Essentials in 100 congregations
• Manage the expansion of the Essentials suite to include additional resources for lay leaders.
• Coordinate the facilitation of the mission discovery and vision clarity process with all congregations.
• Coordinate on-ramp strategies, such as listening and learning gatherings, topical Zoom gatherings, and pastor peer groups, to cultivate readiness for deeper learning.
• Support the launch of 30 new Thriving Practices cohorts over the grant period, including the application process, administration of grants, and evaluation.
• Facilitate collaboration with other CRCNA ministries including Resonate Global Mission, Diaconal Ministries, and World Renew, ensuring sustainability and localized support
• Lead the coordination of upgrading the Connections Database with IT to track congregational readiness and renewal journeys.
• Support the development of a network of coaches, including facilitator training and deployment.
• Ensure participating denominational ministries report both quantitative and qualitative feedback for Thrive’s annual reporting to the Lilly Endowment, Inc.
• Assist in the quarterly tracking and collection of quantitative markers to gauge program progress against set metrics and help prepare reports
• Collaborate with communications staff to utilize the CRCNA's infrastructure to share project learnings and success stories through various channels
• Track and process project expenses in keeping with grant requirements and CRCNA procedures
• Coordinate travel logistics for project staff.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Equip Team Lead.

Requirements

• Professing membership in a Christian Reformed congregation, or of a church in communion with the CRCNA, and agreement with the doctrine of the church signified by signing a covenant statement.
• Proven ability to plan, manage, and implement operational improvements and solutions for greater efficiency, simplicity, and productivity.
• Demonstrated administrative, organizational, and management skills, with a goal and task-oriented approach and proven ability to self-challenge and time-manage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with highly developed interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, actively listen, and engage others, with experience working in a collaborative environment. Adept at building community, both virtually and in person.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required in a related field.
• Significant experience within the CRCNA is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, financial oversight, budgeting, planning, and improving systems and operations
• Demonstrated experience working with faith communities preferred

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance
• Full-Time Flexible Work Arrangements
• Generous Vacation and Holiday Time
• Competitive benefits and retirement plan
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Contributing to an organization that is making an impact in the world