Manager, Grants

DigDeep Right to Water Project•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$75,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

The DigDeep Right to Water Project is a WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) organization committed to closing the water access gap for the 2 million + people in the U.S. who still don’t have a tap or a toilet at home. DigDeep believes access to clean water is a human right. We run several nationally recognized programs that empower communities to build their own water and sanitation systems. DigDeep is looking for a collaborative, organized, and detail-oriented person to join our Development team as the Manager, Grants. Reporting to the Director, Development Strategy & Operations, the Manager, Grants will be responsible for the development of grant proposals, donor reports and communication initiatives to drive investment and foster deeper connections with our existing and potential donor/funder base. This position involves significant writing and editing, so a love of writing is a must! Collaborating closely with the Development, Communications, Operations, and Learning & Impact teams, the ideal candidate will be an engaging storyteller and problem solver, demonstrating extreme attention to detail and a deep commitment to water as a human right.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience required, including grant writing, grant management, foundation relations, institutional fundraising, and grant reporting.
Exceptional grant writing, editing, and proofreading skills required, with a demonstrated track record of developing successful grant proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and other funder-facing communications.
Strong ability to synthesize complex programmatic, financial, and impact data into clear, compelling, and persuasive narratives tailored to diverse funding audiences.
Demonstrated experience managing the full grant lifecycle, including proposal development, submission, reporting, stewardship, and compliance.
Outstanding written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to funder guidelines.
Ability to manage multiple grant deadlines simultaneously while producing high-quality work under time constraints.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace required.
High computer literacy, technical aptitude, and comfort learning new systems and platforms.
Able to focus under pressure, prioritize competing demands, and consistently deliver high-quality work against deadlines.
Organized, trustworthy, dependable, and diplomatic.
Comfortable working independently, exercising sound judgment, and completing assignments within established timeframes.
Experience and/or willingness to work across diverse cultural contexts and communicate effectively across cultural differences.
Flexibility to travel occasionally for team gatherings, retreats, site visits, and other organizational needs, including locations such as Navajo Nation (AZ/NM/UT), West Virginia, Texas, Los Angeles, and other destinations as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce, Slack, Asana, or similar CRM and project management software preferred.
Understanding of data security and donor confidentiality best practices preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary writer and project manager of all institutional grant proposals, corporate and individual solicitations, and donor report submissions, playing a key role in securing ongoing and new support.
Communicate in a timely and effective manner internally across departments on upcoming deadlines and development information needs for use in grant development and reporting.
Support frontline fundraisers by contributing to initiatives for DigDeep’s donors to ensure excellent engagement and prompt follow-up, including crafting regular written updates and impact reports.
Maintain a tracking and reporting system for grant proposals, awards, and prospects to ensure the timeliness of submissions and reports in advance of both internal and external deadlines.
Manage all necessary records, files, reports, databases, and resource materials pertinent to grant activities to ensure they remain up to date and accurate.
Build firsthand knowledge of the DigDeep model and impact by working collaboratively with other departments, participating in relevant programmatic discussions and activities, and occasionally traveling for team gatherings.
As DigDeep continues to increase revenue and diversify its portfolio, potential tasks may include exploring opportunities to develop grant proposals for federal funding by researching, drafting, and submitting comprehensive applications aligned with the organization's mission and programs.
Assist with ad-hoc projects and support other tasks/duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Wage to Commensurate with Level of Position
Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
23 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance, 100% employer paid
Employer covers up to $500 of the monthly cost for medical insurance for spouse/children/family
Employer covers 100% of the cost for dental and vision insurance for spouse/children/family
401k Retirement Plan (With employer match)
Life Insurance (100% employer paid)
Annual Professional Development Stipend
Annual Wellbeing Reimbursement
BrightPlan Membership (Financial wellness benefit)
One Medical Membership
Kindbody Membership
Access Perks Membership (Discounts and savings benefit)
Monthly Cell Phone Use Reimbursement (Position dependent)
Monthly Internet Use Reimbursement (Position dependent)
Annual Protective Weather Gear Reimbursement (Position dependent)
Annual Protective Footwear Reimbursement (position dependent)
Work Laptop
15 Paid Holidays (Including, one week closure for Labor Day)
Domestic Travel