Pre Award Grant Manager (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•El Paso, TX

4d•$63,400 - $73,300

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropic Grants, the Pre Award Grants Manager will play a pivotal role on IDEA Public Schools’ Advancement team by managing pre-award activities for philanthropic grants. This position leads the end-to-end management of foundation grant applications, including prospect tracking, opportunity identification, and proposal development and submission, aligned with IDEA’s mission and strategic priorities. The Pre Award Grants Manager also partners with Development staff to support grant applications, maintains accurate documentation and deadlines, contributes to prospect research, and supports special projects to strengthen team systems and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 3 years of experience in development or philanthropic grant management
Strong track record of identifying, researching, and evaluating prospective funders to ensure clear strategic alignment and strengthen grant application outcomes.
Strong writing and project management skills with experience drafting compelling grant proposals.
Familiarity with philanthropic grantmaking processes, compliance, and reporting requirements.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with colleagues across functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in education or nonprofit fundraising strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial prospect research and pipeline development for foundation opportunities.
Collaborate with the Prospect Strategy and Research team to identify and qualify new foundation funding opportunities to provide briefing materials, funder analyses, and strategic recommendations to support Development staff and Advancement leadership in pursuing grant awards.
Manage the intake, evaluation, tracking, and prioritization of new grant opportunities, ensuring timely submissions and alignment with organizational strategy and funding capacity.
Lead the development, writing, and submission of high-quality grant applications and proposals to philanthropic foundations across IDEA Public Schools Texas regions, ensuring alignment with IDEA’s strategic priorities and funding goals.
Maintain accurate grant records in Salesforce and contribute to process improvements that strengthen IDEA’s philanthropic grants program.
Support Development staff with grant opportunities, including developing narratives and ensuring alignment with IDEA’s goals.
Assist with special projects for the Philanthropic Grants team, including developing templates, case materials, and process documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure grant compliance, funder recognition, and alignment with organizational priorities.
Monitor grant deadlines and track progress toward key milestones for philanthropic grants.
Provide recommendations for improving grant management processes and systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness.