Grants Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Establish, maintain, and continuously update a multi-year institutional funding pipeline and calendar.

• Research various funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, government entities, and international sources.

• Draft Letters of Inquiry, concept notes, proposals, application materials, interim reports, and final reports.

• Collect technical project information, field data, partner updates, and scientific content from conservation staff.

• Transform technical program information into engaging narratives suitable for donors.

• Create and refine funder-ready project budgets in collaboration with program and finance teams.

• Develop and oversee proposal production timelines, ensuring timely submissions.

• Submit grant applications through email or online platforms.

• Maintain a well-organized library of grant materials and complete grant/contract files.

• Log proposals, deadlines, and funder interactions in Salesforce.

• Ensure adherence to reporting requirements, deadlines, and deliverables.

• Compile reporting packages that include narratives, budgets, financial reports, success stories, data, and monitoring results.

• Coordinate reporting documentation and compliance for international subaward partners.

• Monitor multi-year awards, renewal opportunities, expenditures, reimbursements, budget modifications, timeline adjustments, and extensions.

• Document communications with institutional donors and maintain records of funding opportunities.

• Participate in Development Team meetings and cross-departmental program planning discussions.

• Coordinate technical content, partner updates, data requirements, and project-specific meetings, including discussions related to the Madagascar program.

• Develop and sustain individualized stewardship plans for institutional funders.

• Prepare briefing materials, conduct background research, and manage follow-up communications for donor engagement.

• Ensure proper acknowledgment of grant awards and compliance with recognition requirements.

• Contribute to the development of grants-related policies and workflow enhancements.

• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 3–7 years of professional experience in nonprofit administration, grant writing/management, or fundraising.

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication abilities.

• Capability to convert complex program information into persuasive proposals and reports.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

• Familiarity with donor development/CRM software; experience with Salesforce is preferred.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

• Competence in working collaboratively across departments, including development, conservation, and finance teams.

• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new systems and evolving needs.

• Passion for TSA’s mission.

• Knowledge of herpetology or field conservation is a bonus.

• Outstanding writing skills and strong organizational abilities.

• Ability to work effectively with geographically dispersed teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Individual retirement account with a 3% employee match.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with up to $600 employer contribution per month.

• Employer-paid life insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Sick leave.

• Remote office stipend.

• Ongoing professional development.