Job Overview:
The Grant Manager is responsible for leading the organization’s grant writing and grant management efforts while providing high-quality grant services to clients. This role oversees the full grant lifecycle from research and proposal development to post-award compliance and reporting—with a primary focus on securing funding that supports organizational and client initiatives. The Grant Manager plays a critical leadership role by guiding grant staff, collaborating across departments, and ensuring all grant activities meet funder requirements and deadlines.
Job duties:
- Supervise, mentor, and support a team of grant writers and project staff
- Foster a collaborative, organized, and goal-driven work environment
- Identify funding opportunities aligned with organizational and client goals
- Monitor funding trends, guidelines, and best practices across sectors
- Oversee the preparation and submission of high-quality grant proposals
- Ensure proposals are accurate, compelling, and compliant with funder requirements
- Partner with program, finance, and leadership teams to gather proposal content and data
- Coordinate timelines, tasks, and deliverables to ensure on-time submissions
- Ensure adherence to grant regulations and funding agency requirements
- Manage post-award reporting, documentation, and compliance activities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to create accurate and realistic grant budgets
- Serve as a primary point of contact for funders, grantors, and partners
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships through communication and networking
- Stay current on grant writing best practices and funding strategies
- Implement systems and improvements to strengthen grant operations
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in relevant fields.
· 2-3 years of grant or project management experience.
· Strong understanding of grant compliance and reporting.
· Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
· Proficiency in project management tools/software.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 20.0 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
