Grants Manager

Are you an experienced grants professional looking to make an impact in the nonprofit sector? Our client is seeking a highly organized and strategic Grants Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of grants, drive funding opportunities, and support mission-focused initiatives that create meaningful change nationwide. This is a fully remote opportunity offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the continental United States while collaborating with a dynamic, mission-driven team. Hourly pay will range between $28-$38 per hour based on experience. Position Overview The Grants Manager will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of grants, including proposal development, budget preparation, submission, compliance oversight, reporting, and funder stewardship. This role will partner closely with program and finance teams to ensure successful grant execution, accurate reporting, and alignment with organizational priorities. Key Responsibilities Write, edit, and submit compelling grant proposals to foundation, corporate, and public funding sources. Manage a portfolio of approximately 15-20 active grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and organizational policies. Monitor grant performance, deliverables, reporting deadlines, and budget utilization. Prepare interim and final reports, including programmatic outcomes and financial data. Maintain accurate grant records, funding calendars, reporting schedules, and funder databases. Conduct prospect research and identify new funding opportunities aligned with organizational goals. Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective funders through ongoing stewardship and engagement initiatives. Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure grant requirements, budget restrictions, and compliance obligations are met. Develop internal grant pipeline reports, dashboards, and status updates for leadership. Lead the planning and distribution of a monthly external newsletter highlighting organizational initiatives, milestones, and funding impact. Represent the organization at meetings, events, and professional development opportunities as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or grant-related certifications are a plus. 4+ years of grant management, grant writing, fundraising, development, or nonprofit administration experience. Proven experience managing multiple grants simultaneously from proposal through closeout. Strong understanding of grant compliance, reporting, budget management, and stewardship practices. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and reports. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including finance and program staff. Highly organized with strong project management and analytical skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and grants/project management systems such as Asana, Sage, or similar platforms. Why Apply? Fully remote work environment. Opportunity to support meaningful, mission-driven initiatives. Collaborative and supportive organizational culture. High visibility role with opportunities to partner across departments and leadership teams. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to