Grants Manager

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

📋 Description

• Develop, maintain, and consistently update a multi-year funding pipeline and calendar for the institution.

• Investigate opportunities for funding from foundations, corporations, government entities, and international sources.

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

• Collect technical project details, field data, partner updates, and scientific content from the conservation team.

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

• Create and enhance project budgets that are ready for funders in collaboration with program and finance teams.

• Oversee proposal production timelines and ensure submissions are made punctually.

• Submit grant applications through email or online platforms.

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

• Log proposals, deadlines, and interactions with funders in Salesforce.

• Ensure adherence to reporting obligations, timelines, 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 changes, timeline adjustments, and extensions.

• Record communications with institutional donors and keep track of funding opportunities.

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

• Manage technical content, partner updates, data requirements, and project-specific meetings, including discussions about the Madagascar program.

• Formulate and sustain tailored stewardship plans for institutional funders.

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

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

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

• Undertake additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication abilities.

• Capability to translate intricate program details 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 capabilities.

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

• Proficient in collaborative work across various departments, including development, conservation, and finance teams.

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

• Passion for TSA’s mission.

• Knowledge of herpetology or field conservation is advantageous.

• Outstanding writing skills and strong organizational abilities.

• Capacity to collaborate effectively across teams that may be geographically dispersed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Individual retirement account with a 3% employee match.

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

• Employer-covered life insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Sick leave.

• Remote office stipend.

• Continuous professional development opportunities.