Grants Manager

Thread•Anchorage, AK

47d•Remote

About The Position

The Grants Manager leads thread's Government grants program and is responsible for identifying, securing, managing, and stewarding grant funding that advances the organization's mission and program strategic priorities. This includes complex public funding from Federal, State and Local Government sources. This role oversees the full grant lifecycle, including research, proposal development, reporting, compliance, and funder stewardship. The Grants Manager collaborates closely with program and finance staff to ensure successful application, implementation and management of grant-funded initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in grant development, grants management, fundraising, or related field.
Demonstrated success in securing and managing government grants.
Experience developing competitive grant proposals and managing grant reporting requirements.
Knowledge of grant compliance, budgeting, and nonprofit financial practices.
Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
Excellent technical writing, editing, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with program staff, leadership, funders, and community partners.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, grant management systems, databases, and reporting platforms.
Valid driver's license required; Alaska driver's license preferred.
Ability to pass a background check and provide references and valid identification.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Alaska state agencies and nonprofit organizations preferred.
Knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and federal grant administration preferred.
Grant Professional Certified (GPC), Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS), or related professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement a comprehensive annual government grants calendar aligned with the nonprofit’s strategic goals and budget.
Develop and implement a grants growth strategy aligned with organizational goals and funding priorities.
Research, identify, and evaluate grant opportunities from federal, state, and local funding sources.
Write compelling proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), and case statements for government grants.
Manage a portfolio of grant opportunities, awards, and renewals.
Lead grant proposal development, including narratives, budgets, supporting documentation, and application submissions.
Coordinate proposal development efforts with program, finance, and leadership teams.
Collaborate with program leaders to develop competitive and fundable projects.
Maintain a grant calendar and ensure timely completion of applications, reports, and renewal submissions.
Partner with finance and program teams to track grant spending, fulfill reporting requirements, and meet project deadlines.
Oversee post-award grant management, including tracking deliverables, reporting requirements, performance measures, and deadlines.
Work closely with Finance to develop grant budgets, monitor expenditures, track revenue, and support reimbursement requests.
Prepare and submit accurate programmatic and financial reports to funders.
Ensure compliance with assigned grant requirements, funding regulations, and organizational policies.
Work closely with Finance to facilitate, develop and track grant budgets, monitor expenditures, and support reporting/reimbursement requests.
Maintain grant records, files, and reporting systems.
Support audit preparation and funder monitoring activities as needed.
Build and maintain positive relationships with grant funders, government agencies, and community partners.
Provide regular updates on grant activity, funding opportunities, and portfolio performance to leadership.
Strengthen and maintain policies and procedures for this position and thread’s grant work.
Supervise assigned staff and perform other duties as needed.