Grants Manager

About This Role

The Grants Manager plays a crucial role in Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation’s Development team, overseeing the organization’s institutional fundraising portfolio. This position collaborates closely with the Development Director and is responsible for managing the complete grant lifecycle, from prospect research to submission, compliance, reporting, and renewal. The ideal candidate will be a versatile writer and disciplined project manager who thrives in an autonomous environment and brings a strategic mindset to institutional fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit all grant proposals and reports, ensuring each submission is tailored to the funder's priorities and accurately reflects the Foundation's programmatic work and impact
• Recommend ask amounts and program framing for each proposal, for Development Director approval
• Write narrative content for donor-facing materials and internal and external presentations
• Manage the grants calendar, tracking all deadlines, reporting requirements, award terms, and renewal windows
• Prepare and submit applications and reports, including portal submissions and required attachments
• Maintain grant records in eTapestry
• Monitor compliance with award terms
• Draft and maintain the annual institutional giving plan for foundation and corporate funders, for Development Director approval
• Identify and research prospects, and recommend go/no-go on funding opportunities
• Advise the Development Director on portfolio health, pipeline, and emerging funding opportunities
• Provide grant pipeline data, revenue projections, and prospective funder analysis for the Director's budgeting, forecasting, and organizational reporting
• Build and maintain working relationships with funders, serving as the primary point of contact for grant-related correspondence
• Cultivate funders from first contact through renewal, and coordinate reporting and award terms with funders at the Director’s direction
• Assign and review the Development Assistant’s grant-related tasks within the time allocation and priorities set by the Development Director
• Coordinate the development and synthesis of impact data, budgets, and supporting materials across Program and Finance

Requirements

• Proven experience in grant writing and management
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Familiarity with eTapestry or similar grant management software
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with funders

Nice to have:

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising