Grant Manager - Women & Children

The Grant Manager is responsible for leading the full lifecycle of grant funding initiatives, including identification, development, submission, and post-award management. This role serves as a strategic partner to organizational leadership to secure and manage funding that supports program growth, operational priorities, and long-term sustainability. The Grant Manager ensures compliance with all funding requirements while maximizing the effectiveness and impact of awarded funds.

Essential Functions\:

• Leads the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of grant opportunities aligned with organizational strategy and program needs
• Develops, writes, and submits high-quality grant proposals, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation
• Manages a portfolio of grants across the full lifecycle, from pre-award through post-award closeout
• Serves as the primary liaison with funding agencies, ensuring timely communication and relationship management
• Ensures full compliance with local, state, federal, and funder-specific requirements, including reporting and audit readiness
• Oversees preparation and submission of programmatic and financial reports in collaboration with finance and program teams
• Collaborates with leadership and department stakeholders to align grant funding with strategic priorities and operational goals
• Monitors grant-funded programs to ensure performance outcomes, deliverables, and timelines are met
• Develops, implements, and maintains grant management systems, processes, and tracking tools
• Provides guidance and subject matter expertise to internal stakeholders on grant-related processes and compliance requirements
• Supports development of a grant pipeline and funding strategy to drive long-term sustainability
• Performs other related duties as assigned