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We are currently hiring a part-time Grants Manager.

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Grants Manager (Part-time, 10 hours per week)

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Grants Manager plays a critical role in securing funding to advance WQW’s mission and strategic objectives. This position is responsible for managing a comprehensive grants program, from prospect research through award stewardship and compliance.

In 2025, WQW received more than $814,000 in grants-related operational funding. This position will play a key role in maintaining this momentum while also pursuing new funding opportunities in support of WQW’s Legacy of Honor Capital Campaign. This is a part-time position at 6-10 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Development & Writing

• Research, identify, and cultivate foundation and corporate funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities and capacity.

• Prepare and submit compelling grant proposals that clearly articulate organizational needs, impact, and alignment with funder priorities. Collaborate with Department Heads or Project Leads to ensure realistic budgets and achievable deliverables.

Grants Management & Compliance

• Utilize Salesforce to maintain comprehensive oversight of all active grants, including foundation and corporate portals, submission requirements, and reporting deadlines.

• In coordination with Department or Project Leads, ensure full compliance with all grant terms, conditions, and regulatory requirements throughout the grant lifecycle.

• Adhere to and improve upon existing systems for tracking grant deliverables, budgets, and performance metrics.

Reporting & Stewardship

• Prepare timely, accurate, and compelling grant reports that demonstrate impact and outcomes to funders

• Collaborate with program staff and leadership to collect impact metrics, success stories, and qualitative data for reporting and stewardship

• Maintain regular communication with funders to build relationships and ensure satisfaction with grant outcomes

• Develop stewardship strategies in collaboration with the Development Team to cultivate long-term partnerships and repeat funding

Strategic Planning & Coordination

• Work closely with the leadership team to align grant strategy with organizational strategic plan and programmatic priorities

• Coordinate with development team to ensure integrated approach to fundraising and avoid funder conflicts

• Provide regular updates to leadership on grant pipeline, success rates, and funding projections

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• 5 years of experience in grant writing and management, with demonstrated success securing and managing 7+ figure and multi-year grants.

• Demonstrated track record of securing grants from foundations, corporations, and/or government sources

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts into compelling narratives

• Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail

• Proficiency in grant management software and database systems

• Knowledge of nonprofit financial management and compliance requirements

• Valid Driver’s License

• US Citizen

The Close Date for applying to this position is October 10, 2025. A resume and cover letter are required to be submitted. If both these items are not included, you will not be invited for an interview.

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