Grants Manager

Tgthr•Boulder, CO

2d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Grants Manager plays a critical role in advancing TGTHR’s fundraising strategy and overall organizational development by securing revenue through government, foundation, and corporate grants. This position leads the full grant lifecycle, from prospecting and proposal development to compliance, reporting, and stewardship, ensuring timely, accurate, and compelling submissions that support TGTHR’s mission. The Grants Manager works cross-functionally with development, finance, and program teams to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities and impact.

Requirements

At least 5 years of grant writing experience, including demonstrated success securing funding
Experience with foundation research and prospecting tools
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
Accountability and ability to manage multiple deadlines
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer
Ability to pass a background check in accordance with applicable laws
Comfortable working in an office environment with moderate noise levels and around program participants

Nice To Haves

Experience managing federal or government grants and contracts
Strong understanding of social justice issues, particularly at the intersection of youth homelessness and race, gender, sexuality, ability, immigration, and socioeconomics
Familiarity with federal grant processes, including pre-award requirements and compliance regulations
Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce or similar
Familiarity with web-based grant submission platforms
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management

Responsibilities

Lead the development, writing, and submission of high-quality grant proposals to federal, state, and local governments, as well as foundations and corporations
Partner with the Development Team to raise $1.8 million annually through institutional funding sources
Develop and manage an annual grants strategy, including revenue goals and performance tracking
Serve as a liaison, in partnership with the Development Team, for institutional funders, building and maintaining strong relationships
Identify and pursue new funding opportunities through ongoing prospect research
Support and guide the Director of Development, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Executive Officer in cultivating new funder relationships and stewarding current funder relationships
Ensure compliance with all grant requirements, including federal, state, and local regulations
Manage grant reporting, including timely submission of progress and final reports
Oversee grant invoicing in coordination with finance staff
Track restricted funding to ensure proper allocation and avoid overlap with other funding sources
Work with program staff to gather outcomes, outputs, and impact data
Collaborate with finance and program teams to develop accurate grant budgets
Work with Director of Communications to collect stories, statistics, and program insights to strengthen proposals and reports
Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar with deadlines for proposals and reports
Ensure accurate and up-to-date records in the organization’s CRM, Salesforce
Process grant acknowledgements and maintain funder communications
Stay informed on trends, research, and best practices related to youth homelessness and nonprofit funding
Attend relevant trainings, funder meetings, and community events as appropriate