Grants Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; fields such as nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or related areas are preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in grant writing and grants management, preferably in a nonprofit.
• Demonstrated experience with state and/or federal grants, including post-award management.
• Strong writing, organizational, and project management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong understanding of grant compliance and reporting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with program, finance, and leadership staff.
• Ability to interpret funder guidelines and translate them into actionable requirements.
• Excellent written communication and document management skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with initiative, confidentiality, and judgment.
• Must meet child protection clearances required by Delaware’s Beau Biden Law based on SBI and FBI Criminal Record Checks.
• Must understand and support the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nonprofit grant writing and grants management.
• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or a related area.
• Strong familiarity with federal grant systems such as JustGrants.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and assess funding opportunities aligned with current and potential organizational programs.
• Evaluate funder priorities, eligibility requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Advise leadership on grant feasibility, timelines, and reporting expectations.
• Develop and write clear, compelling, and compliant grant narratives.
• Collaborate with program staff to define project objectives, outcomes, and measurable impacts.
• Coordinate with Finance to develop grant budgets and supporting fiscal documentation.
• Prepare and submit complete grant applications and required attachments to the Divisional Grants Manager for review and subsequent submission through the stated divisional process.
• Work with program, finance, and property staff to manage awarded grants across their lifecycle and ensure adherence to funder requirements.
• Maintain and monitor a comprehensive grants compliance and reporting calendar.
• In collaboration with the Divisional Director of Partnerships, prepare and submit required narrative and performance reports, including quarterly federal reports through JustGrants.
• Serve as the designated point of contact for grant reporting systems and funder correspondence related to compliance.
• Maintain complete electronic and hard-copy grant files in accordance with funder and organizational requirements.
• Coordinate funder acknowledgments, award letters, and required communications.
• Meet regularly with finance, property, and program leadership to review grant status, reporting needs, and upcoming deadlines.
• Serve as a member of the State Advisory Board Development Committee.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time.
• Employer-funded pension plan, with company contributions beginning after 1 year of employment.
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles.
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.