Grants Manager

St. Philips School & Community Center•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

St. Philip’s School and Community Center seeks a strategic and results-driven Grants Manager to lead all institutional fundraising efforts across the School, Community Center, and Community Advancement initiatives. This single, stand-alone position is responsible for generating $1 million annually in grant revenue through foundation, corporate, and public funding sources. The Grants Manager oversees the full grants lifecycle including prospect identification, proposal development, submission, reporting, and stewardship while working in close partnership with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, Community Advancement Officer, school leadership, program staff, and finance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required
Minimum of 4 years experience in nonprofit grant writing and management experience with demonstrated success
Demonstrated written communication skills, project management, and organizational skills
Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge
Proficiency in MicroSoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

advanced degree preferred
Grant Professionals Certification (GPC) – a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an integrated grants strategy to secure $1 million annually in institutional funding across school, community center, and community advancement portfolios.
Build and manage a diversified grant pipeline that balances education, social services, and community development funders.
Conduct ongoing prospect research and funder qualification aligned with organizational priorities and advancement goals.
Write and submit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and concept papers for multiple program areas.
Collaborate with the Community Advancement Officer, school leadership, and program directors to align proposals with strategic initiatives and measurable outcomes.
Manage all grant calendars, deadlines, and compliance requirements.
Oversee post-award grant management for all institutional funders, ensuring compliance across school, community center, and advancement grants.
Coordinate with finance to ensure accurate budgeting, tracking, and reporting of restricted funds.
Prepare interim and final grant reports that clearly communicate outcomes and impact.
Cultivate and steward relationships with foundation, corporate, and public funders in partnership with leadership.
Support site visits, presentations, and funder communications that reflect the full breadth of St. Philip’s impact.
Ensure timely acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship of institutional donors.
Serve as the central point of coordination for all grant activity across the organization.
Provide regular pipeline, forecast, and performance updates to senior leadership and the Community Advancement Officer.
Support organizational planning by aligning grant funding with strategic and programmatic priorities.
Detail oriented with the ability to manage complex priorities independently within a one-person grants operation.