Grants Manager
About The Position
The Grants Manager plays a central role in JVS’s growth and sustainability, working with the grants and development team to manage and grow foundation, corporate, and public funding in support of JVS programs and initiatives. This role supports securing at least $13 million in statewide grant funds annually, with a strong focus on renewals, across workforce development initiatives including sector-based skills training, job search support, and work readiness programming. The Grants Manager brings strong judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to independently drive complex grant work while collaborating closely across teams. This position may monitor Grants staff such as a Grants Coordinator and/or Grants Writer. At JVS, we are proud to be a high-performing organization that balances ambitious goals with a commitment to seeing staff as full humans, supporting thoughtful pacing, collaboration, and work–life balance.
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible professional experience in roles that combine writing, project management, and relationship-building; such as grants management, nonprofit development/fundraising, program management, account management, or similar;
- Excellent persuasive writing skills;
- Basic research, analytical, data management skills;
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines and objectives;
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and move work forward independently in a fast-paced environment;
- Experience working collaboratively as part of a team and across the organization to manage projects in a high functioning, fast-paced environment;
- Computer proficiency (MS Office Suite, Salesforce, Slack, and/or other related platforms);
- Ability to interact professionally with a diverse population of colleagues and external stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- M.S./M.A. in Public Policy, Planning, Social Work, Education or relevant experience;
- Experience applying for and managing awarded public funding/contracts;
- Grants management in an employment, human service, or educational setting.
Responsibilities
- Manages and owns their own portfolio of new and renewal foundation, corporate, and government funders (at the five and six figure level); including relationship touch points, data collection, writing, and report/re-application submission;
- Owns end-to-end project management for assigned grants, including workback planning, internal coordination, documentation, and accurate tracking in Salesforce and SharePoint;
- Writes LOIs, applications, and reports (and other materials as requested by funders) for general operating and restricted program support;
- Works collaboratively across Program, Finance, Evaluation, and Executive teams, translating complex information into clear, funder-ready materials while maintaining strong relationships and shared accountability.
- Partners with the Director of Grant Strategy, second Grants Manager, program leaders, and senior staff to translate organizational and program strategy into clear, compelling grant strategies and funding approaches, contributing to team-wide grants strategy and supports cross-portfolio efforts as needed;
- Contributes informed input to program and funding strategy discussions, drawing on funder trends, portfolio performance, and grant outcomes;
- Researches, suggests, and implements AI tools and training to improve grants systems, writing, and team efficiency;
- Supports JVS’s strategy to diversify its grant portfolio across government, foundation, and corporate funding sources;
- Identifies and cultivates public and private funding prospects and partners in alignment with JVS’s strategic priorities and program plans;
- Conducts research on government, foundation, and corporate funders (local, state, and national) to identify opportunities aligned with JVS’s mission, scale, and growth goals.
Benefits
- 100% covered medical and dental plans for the employee
- Accrued sixteen (16) days of Vacation + accrued ten (10) days of Paid Sick Leave
- Paid federal and Jewish holidays
- 3% 403(b) retirement contribution match and 3% non-elective contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- Pet Insurance Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities and $500 Work-From-Home stipend
- 4 Day Work Week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
