Grants Manager

At the Toronto Blue Jays, our mission is to get better every day to win world series championships and celebrate with our fans across Canada. Whether you are part of our team on or off the field, we have an unwavering commitment to elevate every aspect of our roles, consistently innovating and delivering excellence each day.

We offer a unique and exciting experience that extends beyond the ballpark, whether you are passionate about baseball or simply interested in becoming a part of a multifaceted, diverse sports organization, we welcome you.

If you are motivated to help bring World Series Championships back to Canada and to celebrate with our fans, there's a spot waiting for you here with the Toronto Blue Jays

**Jays Care Foundation | Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club**

**NATURE & SCOPE**

The incoming Grants Manager will be responsible for overseeing the granting stream of Jays Care programs, Field Of Dreams. They will oversee the grant review processes from start to finish and ensure that it is fair, efficient, and aligned with Jays Care’s goals and objectives.

**Field Of Dreams**

Field of Dreams is Jays Care’s infrastructure granting program focused on creating safe and inclusive spaces for children and youth. The program provides funding to design, refurbish, and build spaces where young people can play baseball, develop life skills, and learn from positive role models. To date, Jays Care has invested over $15 million in safe play spaces for children and youth across Canada.


**REPORTS TO**:

- Director, Finance & Operations

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Capital Grants (85%)
- Report to Grants Committee: Score review and consolidate material Field of Dreams projects with management recommendations to the Grants Committee. Prepare all material for the Grants Committee to review. Work with the Grants Chair and Director of Finance & Operations for alignment before meeting with the Grants Committee.
- Communication: Communicate with applicants about the status of their proposals, share feedback from the review process, and notify successful applicants of the funding decisions. You may provide constructive feedback for unsuccessful applicants to help improve future proposals.
- Project Management: Create letters of agreement for successful projects and ensure projects reach milestones set out in the agreements.
- Continuous Improvement: Continually assess and improve the grant review process to enhance its efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness.

Infrastructure Project Management (15%)
- Research & Development: Work closely with our consultant to create blueprints for a best-in-class multi-aged, multi-abilities baseball diamond best suited for Canadian climates
- Communication: Liaise with provincial government officials/suppliers etc.
- Project Planning and Initiation: Work closely with our consultant to develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource requirements, and budgets

**Job Requirements**:

- 2+ years of professional experience in the not-for-profit sector in a similar field
- Project Management experience
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of the Baseball landscape in Canada is a strong asset.
- Ability to speak French (an asset)

**IT KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED**:

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel
- Knowledge of Salesforce Non-Profit Success Pack
- Working knowledge of Google Docs, Survey Monkey & Qualtrics

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Hire Type: Permanent
Work Location: 1 Blue Jays Way (210), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Jays Care Foundation Finance & Operations