Grant Writing Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Create engaging content and oversee comprehensive grant proposal projects.

• Offer strategic insights for grant proposals in line with Foundation guidelines.

• Support approximately 40-50 solicitations each year, generating between $1M and $1.5M annually.

• Achieve annual and campaign fundraising targets by developing and implementing a portfolio of new, renewable, and upgradeable institutional donors.

• Draft Letters of Inquiry and proposals.

• Assist in formulating foundation strategies and managing a robust foundation portfolio.

• Identify and research suitable foundation prospects.

• Aid in donor stewardship and ensure grant deliverables are met.

• Oversee a foundation fundraising calendar.

• Consult and support Philanthropy and occasionally Corporate team members across various regions regarding funding agency regulations, standards, and compliance.

• Ensure compliance with Foundation administrative, fiscal, and accounting policies and procedures.

• Manage a portfolio of accounts and support all phases of the foundation grant lifecycle.

• Collaborate with staff to recognize, strategize, and advance high-value foundation funding opportunities.

• Supervise grant pipeline management, calendars, tracking systems, compliance reviews, and funding-related financial and regulatory documentation.

• Provide strategic advice to internal stakeholders on program planning, priorities, and funder requirements.

• Establish best-practice grant review processes and maintain refined proposals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is mandatory.

• 3-5 years of experience in a major gift/campaign fundraising setting.

• Preference for experience working with foundations.

• Familiarity with restricted fund accounting principles, procedures, budgets, and standards.

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.

• Exceptional written, copy-editing, and analytical skills.

• Capacity to work independently in a complex organization, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• A cover letter is required along with the resume and application.

• Minimal travel is expected.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Wellness programs.

• Professional development programs to enhance staff skills.