Grants Manager

Easterseals Redwood•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Who is Easterseals Redwood? At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are -- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities. By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted. Easterseals Redwood operates a ~$30 million annual budget, with a fundraising target of $4M in 2026 and a goal to increase giving each year. In 2024, we completed a $30 million capital campaign and opened The Farmer Family Foundation Regional Impact Campus in Walnut Hills as a hub for our work throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage

Requirements

Belief in the mission and values of Easterseals Redwood.
Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of successful grant writing and grant management experience, including both philanthropic and government grants.
Experience building and stewarding relationships with foundation, corporate, and/or government funders.
Strong persuasive and technical writing, editing, research, and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor information for varied audiences.
Working knowledge of nonprofit budgeting, grant budgets, financial reporting, allowable costs, and collaboration with finance staff.
Exceptional attention to detail, project management skills, creativity, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to interpret funder guidelines, contracts, regulations, program data, and financial information and communicate requirements clearly across departments.
Knowledge of outcome measurement, evaluation planning, data visualization, and impact reporting.
Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT, Instrumentl, or comparable systems.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of foundation and government funding opportunities and develop an annual grants strategy for each.
Translate program, financial, and outcome information into accurate and persuasive narratives tailored to each funder.
Collaborate cross-functionally to create work plans and timelines for grant submissions and coordinate agency-wide input.
Manage the reporting calendar and prepare timely, accurate financial and programmatic reports.
Serve as a key contact for foundation and government funders.
Coordinate with marketing to communicate grant awards and program impact to ensure recognition, publicity, and messaging comply with funder guidelines and organizational standards.
Maintain accurate records in Raiser’s Edge NXT and Instrumentl, and utilize technology to maximize opportunity and efficiency.
Supervise and support the Grants Specialist through goal-setting, workload management, coaching, quality review, and professional development.
Contribute to annual fundraising goals, campaign planning, and strategic initiatives to advance Easterseals Redwood’s mission and long-term sustainability.