Grant Manager - Women & Children

The Grant Manager is responsible for leading the full lifecycle of grant funding initiatives, including identification, development, submission, and post-award management. This role serves as a strategic partner to organizational leadership to secure and manage funding that supports program growth, operational priorities, and long-term sustainability. The Grant Manager ensures compliance with all funding requirements while maximizing the effectiveness and impact of awarded funds.

Essential Functions:

• Leads the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of grant opportunities aligned with organizational strategy and program needs

• Develops, writes, and submits high-quality grant proposals, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation

• Manages a portfolio of grants across the full lifecycle, from pre-award through post-award closeout

• Serves as the primary liaison with funding agencies, ensuring timely communication and relationship management

• Ensures full compliance with local, state, federal, and funder-specific requirements, including reporting and audit readiness

• Oversees preparation and submission of programmatic and financial reports in collaboration with finance and program teams

• Collaborates with leadership and department stakeholders to align grant funding with strategic priorities and operational goals

• Monitors grant-funded programs to ensure performance outcomes, deliverables, and timelines are met

• Develops, implements, and maintains grant management systems, processes, and tracking tools

• Provides guidance and subject matter expertise to internal stakeholders on grant-related processes and compliance requirements

• Supports development of a grant pipeline and funding strategy to drive long-term sustainability

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or other related field.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in grant writing, grant development, and grant management.

Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and private funding sources, including regulatory and compliance requirements
• Strong expertise in grant writing, proposal development, and narrative strategy
• Ability to develop and manage complex grant budgets, including forecasting and financial reporting
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent grants and deadlines
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial and programmatic data
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grant management systems
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with executive leadership, finance, and operational teams
• High level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information