Grants Manager

The Salvation Army • Wilmington, DE

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grants Manager works closely with program, finance, and property staff to manage the full lifecycle of grants for The Salvation Army’s Delaware State Office, with an emphasis on grant research, proposal development, post-award compliance, and reporting, including federal and state grants. The role ensures grant activities align with funder requirements, internal financial controls, and organizational priorities. It focuses on grant writing, reporting, and documentation, and coordinates submissions and required reporting. The Grants Manager does not hold fiscal or legal authority.

The position is based in the Development department at the Delaware State Office, 400 N Orange St., Wilmington. It is full-time at 32 hours per week, pays $32.00 per hour, and is non-exempt. Availability is immediate. The role reports to State Coordinators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; fields such as nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or related areas are preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in grant writing and grants management, preferably in a nonprofit.
• Demonstrated experience with state and/or federal grants, including post-award management.
• Strong writing, organizational, and project management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong understanding of grant compliance and reporting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with program, finance, and leadership staff.
• Ability to interpret funder guidelines and translate them into actionable requirements.
• Excellent written communication and document management skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with initiative, confidentiality, and judgment.
• Must meet child protection clearances required by Delaware’s Beau Biden Law based on SBI and FBI Criminal Record Checks.
• Must understand and support the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nonprofit grant writing and grants management.
• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or a related area.
• Strong familiarity with federal grant systems such as JustGrants.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and assess funding opportunities aligned with current and potential organizational programs.
• Evaluate funder priorities, eligibility requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Advise leadership on grant feasibility, timelines, and reporting expectations.
• Develop and write clear, compelling, and compliant grant narratives.
• Collaborate with program staff to define project objectives, outcomes, and measurable impacts.
• Coordinate with Finance to develop grant budgets and supporting fiscal documentation.
• Prepare and submit complete grant applications and required attachments to the Divisional Grants Manager for review and subsequent submission through the stated divisional process.
• Work with program, finance, and property staff to manage awarded grants across their lifecycle and ensure adherence to funder requirements.
• Maintain and monitor a comprehensive grants compliance and reporting calendar.
• In collaboration with the Divisional Director of Partnerships, prepare and submit required narrative and performance reports, including quarterly federal reports through JustGrants.
• Serve as the designated point of contact for grant reporting systems and funder correspondence related to compliance.
• Maintain complete electronic and hard-copy grant files in accordance with funder and organizational requirements.
• Coordinate funder acknowledgments, award letters, and required communications.
• Meet regularly with finance, property, and program leadership to review grant status, reporting needs, and upcoming deadlines.
• Serve as a member of the State Advisory Board Development Committee.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time.
• Employer-funded pension plan, with company contributions beginning after 1 year of employment.
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles.
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level