Grants Manager

Northwest MI Habitat For Humanity • Petoskey, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grants Manager’s main function is to secure and manage grant funding that provides the financial resources needed to make affordable homeownership and repair work possible. The Grants Manager is responsible for the full grant lifecycle, including grant preparation and writing, compliance monitoring, reporting, and closeout. This role prepares technical grant applications by compiling data, documentation, timelines, and budgets, and writing clear narratives that demonstrate project impact. The Grants Manager ensures all construction and repair projects comply with federal, state, and local grant requirements, maintains comprehensive compliance documentation, and coordinates grant closeout processes to ensure the successful completion of all grant-funded activities.

Requirements

• A minimum of four years’ experience in grant writing and management with a proven record of successfully obtaining funding.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the field.
• Able to follow directions and manage time efficiently.
• Self-motivated
• Willingness to work outside of standard office hours on occasion to attend the organization’s events.
• Willingness to travel in-state and out of state for appropriate trainings and conferences.
• Comfortable with regular use of computers, software, and office equipment: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, internet, printer/scanner, email, and web-based calendars, and the ability to learn new programs as needed.
• Must pass Criminal Background Check (convictions will be reviewed based on the seriousness of the crime, and a conviction does not necessarily mean disqualification)
• Must pass a Sexual Offender Check. Being listed will result in automatic disqualification from employment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with state grants and/or housing-related grants and programs preferred (MSHDA, FHLB, New Markets Tax Credits, Brownfield, Land Bank, etc.).
• Experience in managing complex grants preferred.
• Experience in securing seven-figure grants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grant Prospecting & Application
• Grant Compliance Management
• Documentation & Record-Keeping
• Reporting & Communication
• Cross-Departmental Coordination
• Grant Closeout

What This Job Offers

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