Grants Manager

Nexus Family Healing•Plymouth, MN

25d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Grants Manager to join their team. For over 50 years, Nexus has been a leader in youth and family mental health, empowering thousands of children, families, and adults across five states. Their mission is to close gaps in care and create brighter futures. Nexus embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving for a workforce that represents the diverse communities they serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, or related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in grant writing and management for nonprofit organizations.
Strong understanding of and experience with grant compliance and reporting requirements.
Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with CRM or grant management software (e.g., Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge/NXT).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple states and teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulatory agency and Home Office driving requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with private, corporate, and government grants and complex reporting requirements.
Familiarity with funding sources in MN, ND, and other Nexus Family Healing areas of operation.
Familiarity with funding sources that support health and human services.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of grant funding for Nexus Family Healing, ensuring the organization secures and maintains funding from foundations, corporations, and government sources.
Lead grant research, proposal development, compliance, and reporting processes.
Work collaboratively with key staff across the organization to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities.
Identify and research prospective grant opportunities from private, corporate, and government sources.
Maintain a pipeline of potential funders aligned with organizational goals and geographic reach.
Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents.
Collaborate with program staff to gather data, outcomes, and narratives for proposals.
Ensure proposals meet funder guidelines and deadlines.
Manage grant calendars, submission schedules, and reporting deadlines.
Oversee compliance with grant requirements, including financial and programmatic reporting.
Maintain accurate records in the organization’s CRM or grant management system.
Serve as primary point of contact for funders regarding grant-related communications.
Cultivate and steward relationships with foundation and corporate partners.
Track and report on grant outcomes and impact metrics.
Prepare reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
Remain self-motivated and demonstrate the ability to work independently and as a part of a team; effectively collaborate with colleagues on projects and special initiatives.
Remain current on all required trainings and certifications; maintain working and applicable knowledge of all Nexus policies and procedures.
Ensure appropriate boundaries are maintained in all staff/donor interactions.
Exercise moral judgement and sound decision making; exercise the ability to plan, prioritize, organize and problem and effectively manage multiple projects and activities while responding to change.
Ensure confidentiality regarding client and donor information and comply with Nexus policies involving client and donor privacy.
Demonstrate an acceptance and respectfulness toward diversity concerning commonalities and differences such as: gender, race, age, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, sexual preference, disability, and gender identity.
Understand all Nexus policies and procedures and reference and apply policies as needed.