Grant Manager

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

1d • $75,000 - $82,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

E3 Alliance, a nonprofit focused on systems change in education, is looking for a full-time Grant Manager. The Grant Manager is a key member of the Development department and leads E3 Alliance’s institutional fundraising strategy, including foundation, corporate, and government grants. This role is responsible for managing the full grant lifecycle—from prospecting and proposal development to award management and reporting—to secure and sustain funding aligned with E3’s mission, strategic priorities, and investable plan. The Grant Manager will partner closely with program, research, finance, and executive leadership to translate complex, data-driven work into compelling, fundable narratives, while ensuring compliance with grant requirements and delivering high-quality stewardship to funders.

Requirements

• Grant writing: Composing competitive proposals, LOIs, and concept papers tailored to funder guidelines and priorities.
• Full grant lifecycle management: Managing every stage from prospecting and submission through award, reporting, and renewal.
• Pipeline development & prospecting: Researching, qualifying, and maintaining a staged pipeline of institutional funding opportunities. Conducting in-depth funder research to assess priorities, alignment, and application processes.
• CRM proficiency: Using donor/relationship management software (e.g., DonorPerfect) to track activity, pipeline, and outcomes.
• Revenue forecasting & reporting: Maintaining accurate funding projections and pipeline reports to support organizational planning.
• Performance metrics tracking: Creating and analyzing KPIs (funds raised, retention, multi-year commitments) to evaluate grant strategy effectiveness.
• Prospect research
• Project management: Managing multiple concurrent deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements with precision.
• Written communication: Producing clear, persuasive narratives and funder communications adaptable to audiences.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Working effectively across programs, research, finance, communications, and executive teams to gather inputs and develop proposals.
• Strategic thinking: Evaluating and prioritizing opportunities based on alignment, competitiveness, and long-term return; proactively adjusting strategy.
• Relationship management & stewardship: Building and deepening funder relationships through tailored engagement strategies, increasing retention and gift upgrades over time.
• Stakeholder communication: Providing regular updates to leadership on pipeline status, projections, and risks in a clear, actionable format.
• Deadline management & attention to detail: Ensuring timely, accurate submission of all deliverables while maintaining high standards for data integrity.
• BA from an accredited college or university OR equivalent of 5+ years of professional experience required.
• At least 4 years of experience in grant writing, institutional fundraising, or a related field
• Demonstrated track record of securing major gifts.

Nice To Haves

• Federal/state/large foundation grant processes: Familiarity with compliance requirements and application structures for government and large private funders.
• Multi-year funding strategy: Ability to sequence grants and build toward larger, sustained investments over multiple funding cycles.
• Data-to-narrative translation: Converting complex research and systems-level data into compelling, funder-ready narratives.
• Experience in education, workforce development, or systems-change nonprofit environments
• Experience with complex, data-driven proposals (e.g., research partnerships, multi-year grants)

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of institutional funders and grant opportunities, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of funder priorities, funding history, and engagement strategies
• Own and drive institutional revenue goals by securing new grants, renewals, and multi-year commitments
• Develop and execute tailored proposals and stewardship strategies to strengthen funder relationships and increase funding over time.
• Meet or exceed established performance goals related to: Total funds raised, Donor retention, Secured and stewarded multi-year commitments
• Maintain a robust pipeline of institutional funding opportunities across all stages of the grant lifecycle: prospecting, qualification, positioning, submission, award, stewardship, and renewal
• Ensure each opportunity has clear next steps, timelines, and ownership to advance toward submission and funding
• Lead the development and submission of high-quality grant proposals, LOIs, and concept papers aligned with funder priorities
• Track all deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements to ensure timely and accurate submission
• Maintain high standards of data integrity within the CRM (DonorPerfect), documenting all funder interactions, strategies, and outcomes
• Develop and execute a comprehensive institutional fundraising strategy aligned with E3’s annual development goals and multi-year strategic plan
• Evaluate and prioritize funding opportunities based on alignment, competitiveness, and potential return
• Proactively position E3’s work to align with funder priorities, shaping proposals and strategies before submission
• Identify opportunities to sequence funding and build toward larger, multi-year investments
• Proactively identify, research, and qualify new institutional funders to expand E3’s funding base
• Maintain a healthy pipeline with a balance of near-term submissions and long-term cultivation opportunities
• Conduct in-depth prospect research to understand funding priorities, application processes, and alignment with E3’s work
• Leverage internal and external networks to uncover new funding opportunities and strategic partnerships
• Network within the grant funding community to stay informed of trends and opportunities while providing introductions to potential funders.
• Collaborate with program, research, finance, communications, and executive leadership to develop compelling, fundable proposals
• Translate complex data, research, and systems-level work into clear, persuasive narratives tailored to funders
• Contribute to the development and refinement of E3’s case for support and investable plan
• Partner with senior leadership to support funder engagement, including briefings, presentations, and strategic conversations
• Contribute to the Annual Development Plan and institutional funding strategy
• Maintain accurate revenue forecasts and pipeline reports to support organizational planning and decision-making
• Create, track, and analyze performance metrics to assess effectiveness of grant strategy and identify areas for improvement
• Identify opportunities, threats, and risks to revenue and proactively adjust strategy to ensure funding goals are met
• Provide regular updates to leadership on pipeline status, funding projections, and key opportunities

Benefits

• generous vacation and sick leave
• insurance
• Health care and dental insurance
• TRS retirement benefits
• disability insurance
• other standard ACC benefits
• medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level