Grants Manager

FOOTHILLS ANIMAL SHELTER • Golden, CO

1d • $30 - $35 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants Manager identifies, develops, writes, and manages grants that support fundraising efforts and strategic initiatives across the shelter. This position oversees the full grant lifecycle, including prospect research, proposal development, sponsorship requests, corporate foundation proposals, grant compliance, reporting, stewardship, and renewal efforts. The Grants Manager will develop persuasive funding narratives, manage multiple deadlines, maintain strong relationships with funding partners, and ensure compliance with grant requirements. As a member of the Development and Community Engagement team, the Grants Manager will have an active role in meeting current and future fundraising goals in support of the shelter's mission.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in grant writing, grant management, fundraising, nonprofit development, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience developing successful grant proposals and managing grant reporting requirements
• Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously
• Must obtain Fear Free Shelter certification within 60 days of employment.
• Exceptional written communication, editing, and proofreading skills
• Knowledge of grant development, grant administration, grant compliance requirements, and sponsorship programs
• Knowledge of foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities
• Ability to develop persuasive funding narratives and proposals
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to analyze funding requirements and ensure compliance with grant obligations
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and interact with the public in a professional and engaging manner
• Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals of diverse skills, backgrounds, and expertise levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting timelines and priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based work
• Fine motor skills and manual dexterity for keyboarding and operating standard office equipment
• Remote work arrangement; employee must reside in Colorado

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with donor databases, grant tracking systems, and fundraising software is preferred

Responsibilities

• Researches foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Develops and maintains a pipeline of prospective grant opportunities and funding partners.
• Maintains a grant calendar tracking deadlines, submissions, reports, stewardship activities, and renewal opportunities.
• Monitors philanthropic trends and identifies new funding opportunities that support organizational goals.
• Provides funding recommendations and strategic guidance regarding grant opportunities.
• Writes and submits grant proposals, letters of inquiry, sponsorship requests, corporate foundation proposals, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborates with operational leaders and program managers to gather information necessary for funding requests.
• Develops compelling narratives, budgets, outcomes, metrics, and project descriptions.
• Ensures all submissions are accurate, complete, and submitted by required deadlines.
• Maintains proposal templates, supporting materials, and grant-writing resources.
• Manages grants from award through closeout, including compliance, implementation tracking, reporting, stewardship, and renewal efforts.
• Prepares and submits interim, final, and renewal reports.
• Coordinates with shelter departments and finance staff to obtain information necessary for grant reporting requirements.
• Tracks grant expenditures, restrictions, deliverables, and reporting deadlines.
• Maintains complete and accurate grant files and funding documentation.
• Ensures compliance with grant agreements and funding requirements.
• Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with foundations, corporate funders, grant-making organizations, and community partners.
• Coordinates stewardship activities and funder communications.
• Supports grant renewal and funding continuation efforts.
• Collaborates with the Development and Community Engagement team to align grant funding strategies with broader fundraising goals.
• Supports corporate sponsorship acquisition and stewardship through sponsorship proposals and related communications.
• Assists with campaign messaging, cases for support, donor communications, and other development initiatives as assigned.
• Promotes teamwork by demonstrating a cooperative, flexible, adaptable, and helpful attitude with all staff and volunteers.
• Maintains a positive, solutions-oriented approach to the work environment, looking for opportunities within each challenge.
• Makes recommendations and leads initiatives to improve processes and procedures.

Benefits

• Part-time employees earn sick time each pay period.
• Part-time employees who are regularly scheduled 20 hours per week also accrue vacation time each pay period.
• After six months of employment, employees who complete eligibility requirements may enroll in a 401K retirement plan that we will match up to 4%.
• Foothills Animal Shelter is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed