Government Grants Manager (49555)

The Family Place•Dallas, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this position as Manager, Grant Writing, you will serve as the strategic architect of The Family Place's grant funding portfolio, managing the full lifecycle of grant opportunities, from identification and proposal development to funder relationship management and programmatic reporting. You'll lead the grant process as the primary owner, ensuring alignment across program, finance, compliance, and leadership teams while developing compelling narratives that secure critical funding for survivors of domestic violence. Working at the intersection of strategy and storytelling, you'll identify funding opportunities, lead internal strategy discussions to determine pursuit decisions, craft persuasive proposals that translate service delivery into measurable outcomes, and cultivate strong relationships with funders throughout the grant lifecycle. You'll manage an active grants pipeline and calendar, coordinate proposal development with cross-functional teams, ensure timely and accurate reporting that demonstrates impact, and serve as the internal subject matter expert on funder priorities and requirements. If you're an experienced grant professional with exceptional writing abilities, strategic thinking skills, and passion for securing resources that empower survivors and build safer communities, this is your opportunity to play a critical role in sustaining and growing funding that supports life-saving services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or related field
3–5+ years of grant writing and grant management experience
Demonstrated success securing and managing grant funding
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
Valid Texas Driver’s License and a clear driving record.
Exceptional writing and storytelling ability
Project management and deadline accountability
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple grants and deadlines simultaneously.
Relationship-building and stakeholder engagement
Strategic thinking and funding alignment
Ability to translate program work into measurable impact
Experience working cross-functionally with finance, compliance, and programmatic teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
Familiarity with government grants and compliance requirements
Understanding of nonprofit budget development.
Strong attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel
Duties are typically performed seated with occasional standing or walking.
Limited physical effort required associated with light lifting (less than 25 lbs).

Responsibilities

Grant Strategy & Opportunity Development Identify, review, and evaluate grant opportunities for mission alignment and funding viability.
Lead internal strategy meetings to determine pursuit decisions and proposal direction.
Maintain an active grants pipeline and calendar of funding opportunities.
Serve as internal subject matter expert on funder priorities and requirements.
Proposal Development & Submission Lead development of grant narratives, program descriptions, and supporting documentation.
Collaborate with program leadership to translate service delivery into fundable outcomes.
Partner with Finance to ensure budgets align with program plans and funder requirements.
Coordinate with Grants Associate on formatting, document assembly, and submission logistics.
Funder Relationship Management Serve as primary relationship manager for assigned funders.
Maintain consistent communication and stewardship throughout the grant lifecycle.
Represent the organization in meetings, site visits, and funder check-ins.
Post-Award Management Support internal award rollout and ensure clarity of deliverables and timelines.
Monitor grant requirements and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure progress.
Maintain documentation and track milestones, amendments, and communications.
Reporting & Accountability Complete programmatic grant reports and outcome narratives.
Gather and synthesize data from program teams to demonstrate impact.
Coordinate with Finance on financial reporting requirements and submission timelines.
Ensure all reporting deadlines are met and funder expectations are exceeded.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.