Grants & Partnerships Manager

Position Title: Grants & Partnerships Manager Department: Disaster Response Services (DRS) Reports to: Director, DRS Status: Full-time, Salaried (36-hour work week), primarily onsite (4 days/week) Flexibility: This position is primarily office-based, with an expectation of four days per week in the Byron Center office. Some opportunity/flexibility for hybrid or remote work may be considered with leadership approval. Salary Level: $68,347 - 76,890 USD Location: Byron Center, MI preferred. Candidates located outside of a reasonable distance from the preferred location may be considered - however, periodic travel to our US office location will be required. Funding Statement: This position is grant-funded through an initial three-year funding cycle. Continued employment beyond that period is contingent upon future funding availability. Purpose of Position This position is responsible for leading grant acquisition, grant management, donor compliance, reporting, and partnership stewardship for Disaster Response Services (DRS). The position serves as the primary focal point for strategic grants and funding partnerships supporting DRS programming while also supporting broader humanitarian funding initiatives across Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs (HEA), including International Disaster Response (IDR) and Refugee Sponsorship and Resettlement Programs (RSRP), as required. The position works closely with program teams, finance staff, leadership, and external donors to ensure high-quality grant management throughout the project lifecycle while supporting the growth and diversification of funding opportunities. We do not discriminate based on disability, culture, ethnicity, or gender, and welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. Major Duties And Responsibilities Grant Management & Administration (40–45%) Serve as primary grant focal point for assigned grants throughout the grant lifecycle Develop and maintain grant management systems, trackers, timelines, and documentation Coordinate grant startup, implementation monitoring, modifications, reporting processes, and closeout activities Monitor project deliverables, milestones, budgets, and reporting schedules Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, forecasts, and financial performance in collaboration with finance staff to ensure effective stewardship of donor resources. Maintain grant files and supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness and donor compliance Identify grant risks and proactively support mitigation measures Support grant closeout processes and lessons learned activities Donor Compliance, Reporting & Stewardship (20–25%) Coordinate narrative and financial reporting processes with program and finance teams Ensure donor requirements and compliance obligations are understood and implemented Support budget modifications, amendments, and donor communications related to grant management Build and maintain relationships with institutional donors, foundations, and strategic funding partners Serve as a primary coordination point with donors regarding reporting requirements and grant administration Support long-term donor stewardship efforts that strengthen funding relationships Grant Acquisition & Resource Mobilization (20–25%) Monitor and assess funding opportunities aligned with DRS priorities and humanitarian programming objectives Lead proposal development processes from opportunity identification through submission, coordinating technical narratives, budgets, workplans, compliance documentation, and internal approvals. Support proposal development efforts across IDR and RSRP when required Coordinate proposal teams involving program, finance, communications, monitoring, and leadership staff Support development of proposal narratives, budgets, workplans, and supporting documentation Maintain funding pipelines, proposal calendars, and submission schedules Strategic Coordination & Organizational Support (10–15%) Facilitate internal grant review meetings and implementation tracking processes Serve as liaison between program teams, finance, communications, leadership, and external stakeholders Support continuous improvement of grant management systems and organizational processes Contribute to portfolio analysis, funding strategy discussions, and resource planning activities Perform other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities None Qualifications Committed to Christ with a compassionate heart and servant attitude consistent with World Renew values Strong collaborative team player with ability to work across departments and stakeholder groups Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, resilience, and ability to adapt to changing priorities Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and ethical stewardship. Demonstrates resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and process improvement. Demonstrated diplomacy, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously Essential Skills Demonstrated expertise in grant lifecycle management, including proposal development, implementation, monitoring, reporting, amendments, and grant closeout. Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple grants, priorities, competing deadlines, and concurrent funding opportunities. Excellent knowledge of donor compliance requirements, including interpreting funding agreements, donor regulations, contractual obligations, and reporting requirements. Demonstrated financial management skills, including budget monitoring, forecasting, expenditure tracking, variance analysis, and collaboration with finance teams to ensure compliance with donor financial requirements. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare compelling funding proposals, donor reports, executive summaries, briefing notes, and other high-quality communication materials. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills with institutional donors, foundations, government agencies, consortium partners, and internal teams. Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic resource mobilization, funding diversification, donor engagement strategies, and long-term partnership development. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify grant risks, compliance concerns, operational challenges, and opportunities for continuous improvement. Demonstrated ability to identify compliance, financial, operational, and reputational risks associated with grant-funded projects and develop appropriate mitigation strategies. Demonstrated ability to influence, coordinate, and lead cross-functional teams without formal supervisory authority. Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational, documentation, and records management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and experience using grant management, CRM, and project management systems. Demonstrated commitment to accountability, ethical stewardship, confidentiality, continuous improvement, and excellent donor service. Education And Experience Education Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Communications, Humanitarian Studies, or a related discipline. Master's degree in a related field is preferred. Experience Minimum 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in grant management, institutional fundraising, proposal development, donor compliance, nonprofit program management, or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent grants throughout the full grant lifecycle. Experience leading competitive proposal development processes involving multiple internal stakeholders. Experience working with institutional donors, private foundations, corporations, and government funding agencies. Experience managing grant budgets, financial reporting, expenditure monitoring, and donor compliance requirements. Experience coordinating cross-functional teams involving programs, finance, communications, and leadership. Experience supporting grant audits, donor monitoring visits, and compliance reviews. Experience within nonprofit, humanitarian, disaster response, or international development organizations is preferred. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in a related field. Grant Professional Certified (GPC), CFRE, PMP, or equivalent certification. Experience managing U.S. or Canadian government grants (USAID, FEMA, USDA, Global Affairs Canada, etc). Experience supporting humanitarian or disaster response programming. Experience using grant management software, CRM platforms, or project management systems. Experience supporting emergency response funding. Experience working within faith-based organizations. Bilingual or multilingual language skills are considered an asset. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time to program locations, donor meetings, conferences, training events, and disaster response sites, as operational needs require. Employees located outside of a reasonable commuting distance from the Byron Center office should expect periodic travel to the US office for planning meetings, team collaboration, and organizational events. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. The incumbent will operate within a dynamic environment requiring flexibility, collaboration across teams, and the ability to respond to shifting priorities and deadlines. With World Renew's commitment to Core Humanitarian Standard and Safeguarding responsibilities, as part of the recruitment process, a successful candidate can expect to go through a thorough background check. Work that follows a relentless mission to end hunger and starvation in the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr