Grants Manager

Communities In Schools of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

23h•$72,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Communities In Schools of Los Angeles (CISLA) is dedicated to surrounding students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Founded in 2007, CISLA works toward a vision that every student in Los Angeles’ public schools receives the supports they need to develop the emotional, social, and learning skills required to graduate high school ready for meaningful employment or higher education. Currently serving students at 13 Los Angeles Unified District Schools across 5 Los Angeles communities, CISLA seeks a highly qualified Grants Manager to join our growing team! CISLA seeks a dedicated, detail-oriented team player with 3+ years of experience in grants management. The Grants Manager will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of funding partners and supporting special projects, as assigned. Our ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be passionate about the mission, vision, and values of CISLA. The Grants Manager reports directly to the Institutional Giving Director and works closely with other members of development, program and data, finance and operations, and executive teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years of grant writing and/or grant management experience, preferably within the education or nonprofit sector
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines with strong organization, attention to detail, and follow through.
Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel, as well as web-based platforms
Strong knowledge of prospect research techniques
Experience developing budgets, financial projections, and grant-related budget narratives
Familiarity with grant tracking and project management tools, such as Asana, Excel, and CRM systems
Familiarity with the Los Angeles nonprofit, philanthropic, and education landscape
Demonstrated commitment to education, equity, and social justice
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams, with strong communication, follow-through, and accountability
Willingness to learn, grow, contribute, and share knowledge within a dynamic and supportive team
Successful completion of a criminal background check
Current TB clearance, with renewal as required
Reliable access to a vehicle for travel to assigned work locations and other job-related sites
A valid California driver’s license and current automobile insurance are required when using a personal vehicle for work-related travel

Nice To Haves

Degree or coursework in English, Writing, Education, Communications, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of existing grant relationships and cultivate strong, mission-aligned partnerships with funders.
Lead the development, writing, and submission of compelling letters of inquiry (LOIs), grant proposals, and related application materials.
Develop grant budgets and supporting documents in collaboration with appropriate staff to ensure proposed activities and budgets are accurate, feasible, and aligned.
Partner with the Program Team to support compliance with grant agreements, contracts, deliverables, and funder requirements.
Manage grant timelines and deliverables across an assigned portfolio ensuring proposals, reports, renewals, and other requirements are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
Collaborate with the Finance Team on government grant invoicing, including tracking payment schedules, supporting timely invoice submission, and maintaining accurate grant records.
Steward funder relationships through ongoing communication and engagement, including annual reports, newsletters, event invitations, and other appropriate touchpoints, with the goal of strengthening and increasing investment in CISLA’s mission.
Research emerging trends, data, and literature related to education, equity, and other relevant areas to strengthen proposals, reports, and the broader case for CISLA’s work.
Maintain relevant databases and grant calendars to track proposal submissions, reporting deadlines, and other key funder touchpoints.
Proactively research and evaluate new funding opportunities for alignment with CISLA’s programs and strategic priorities, with a particular focus on expanding corporate and government funding portfolios.
Collaborate with the Institutional Giving Director, external consultants, and other appropriate team members to cultivate prospective funders and develop competitive proposals in response to requests for proposals (RFPs).
Support special initiatives and expansion projects by identifying and cultivating funding partners to help launch, sustain, and grow key programs.
Support the development and improvement of CISLA’s systems for funder and prospect management, research, and data collection.
Support the planning and coordination of funder site visits, including preparation of presentations, briefing materials, and related documents.
Provide administrative support for development activities, including drafting acknowledgment letters, preparing mailings, and updating online funder profiles and related records.
Perform other duties as assigned.