Grants Manager

ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation•Richmond, VA

7d•$60,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation is seeking a full-time Grants Manager. The Grants Manager is responsible for securing at least $300,000 in annual grant funding to support ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation’s programs and services. This role oversees all aspects of the grants lifecycle—including prospect research, proposal development, submission, reporting, compliance, and stewardship. In partnership with the Director of Philanthropy and Executive Director, the Grants Manager identifies new opportunities to support ASK’s statewide growth while strengthening engagement and retention of existing funders. The position serves as ASK’s primary point of contact for corporate and private foundations across Virginia, as well as regional businesses, civic organizations, and funders outside of Richmond and specifically in western Virginia. This role is instrumental in sustaining and expanding philanthropic partnerships that make life better for children with cancer and their families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field
3–5 years of professional experience in grant writing, grant management, or related nonprofit development roles.
Demonstrated success in securing at least $250,000 in annual grant revenue.
Exceptional written, verbal, and analytical communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
Commitment to ASK’s mission and an understanding of the challenges faced by children with cancer and their families.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Familiarity with nonprofit finance, program evaluation, and outcomes measurement preferred.

Responsibilities

Grant Prospecting and Strategy Research, identify, and qualify new foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities that align with ASK’s mission and strategic priorities.
Build and maintain a comprehensive statewide grants pipeline to support regional and programmatic expansion.
Develop and manage an annual grants calendar that ensures timely submission of proposals, renewals, and required reports.
Collaborate with Development and Program teams to align funding needs with measurable outcomes and organizational goals.
Prepare compelling, accurate, and data-informed proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, and impact reports.
Work closely with program and finance teams to gather data, stories, and budget elements to strengthen submissions.
Monitor active grants to ensure full compliance with funder requirements, deliverables, budgets, and reporting deadlines.
Maintain detailed and accurate grant records within ASK’s systems, ensuring internal communication around grant status and deadlines.
Serve as the primary liaison for foundation, corporate, and civic funders statewide.
Cultivate and maintain strong funder relationships through ongoing communication, updates, site visits, recognition, and personalized stewardship.
Partner with ASK senior leadership to support funder engagement opportunities and highlight grant-funded impact.
Collaborate with the Marketing team to ensure consistent messaging and visibility for grant-supported initiatives.
Represent ASK at community and professional events, such as Chamber of Commerce meetings, Business Coalition gatherings, AFP functions, check presentations, and other networking opportunities, to strengthen visibility and grow ASK’s funder network.