Nonprofit Grants Contract Manager (5001)

Status: Exempt, Full-Time Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm


Reports to: Chief Development Officer

Department: Administration

Region: Orange County

The application window will be open until May 4th, 2026.

Job Summary: The Grants Manager is responsible for managing Mercy House's private grants, foundation relationships, and corporate giving. This position will oversee the grant writing, grant reporting, and assist in public funding efforts. In addition, they will be responsible for overseeing 1-2 staff members within the grants team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Grants Management

• Mange private grant and reporting schedule
• Oversee timely submission of private grant reports
• Oversee management of relationships with private grantors
• Assist with public grants, reporting, and presentations
• Manage grant applications to meet agency revenue goals
• Manage private and public grant follow up, contracts, and general organization of grant folders
• Ensure communication with program staff regarding program highlights and achievements
• Ensure communication with accounting staff on program budgets
• Ensure communication with program staff to maintain knowledge of program activities and needs
• Assist with grant presentations when necessary

Staff Management

• Manage Grants Specialist and Corporate Giving Specialist
• Ensure that grants are being written adequately
• Track submissions and reporting
• Help specialist identify, research, and prioritize funders based on area of focus
• Handle all other general staff management functions such as timecard reviews and approvals, time off requests, job performance, etc.

Miscellaneous

• Must participate in networking functions, community meetings, HMIS user meetings, funders, and partnering agencies
• Enhance job performance by applying up-to-date professional knowledge gained by attending seminars and conferences and by reviewing professional publications
• Attend staff meetings and workshops as needed
• Perform ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor

Experience

• 2 years of experience working in the non-profit sector with grant writing experience

General

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds