Grants Manager

About This Role

Managing the full lifecycle of grant funding for Nexus Family Healing is the core of this role. The Grants Manager ensures the organization secures and maintains funding from foundations, corporations, and government sources to support programs and operations. This role leads grant research, proposal development, compliance, and reporting processes, working collaboratively with key staff across the organization to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective grant opportunities from private, corporate, and government sources
• Maintain a pipeline of potential funders aligned with organizational goals and geographic reach
• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents
• Collaborate with program staff to gather data, outcomes, and narratives for proposals
• Ensure proposals meet funder guidelines and deadlines
• Manage grant calendars, submission schedules, and reporting deadlines
• Oversee compliance with grant requirements, including financial and programmatic reporting
• Maintain accurate records in the organization’s CRM or grant management system
• Serve as primary point of contact for funders regarding grant-related communications
• Cultivate and steward relationships with foundation and corporate partners
• Track and report on grant outcomes and impact metrics
• Prepare reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders
• Remain self-motivated and demonstrate the ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues on projects and special initiatives
• Remain current on all required trainings and certifications
• Maintain working and applicable knowledge of all Nexus policies and procedures
• Ensure appropriate boundaries are maintained in all staff/donor interactions
• Exercise moral judgment and sound decision making
• Exercise the ability to plan, prioritize, organize and problem solve
• Effectively manage multiple projects and activities while responding to change
• Ensure confidentiality regarding client and donor information and comply with Nexus policies involving client and donor privacy
• Demonstrate an acceptance and respectfulness toward diversity concerning commonalities and differences such as: gender, race, age, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, sexual preference, disability, and gender identity
• Understand all Nexus policies and procedures and reference and apply policies as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, or a related field