Grants Manager

The Grants Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of SVDP Louisville’s grant portfolio — currently representing approximately $4.25 million in annual revenue, including federal housing-related funding and private foundation grants. This role converts an existing contractor relationship to a permanent staff position, bringing institutional knowledge, compliance ownership, and strategic prospecting capacity in-house.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Grant Portfolio Management

• Serve as the primary owner of SVDP Louisville’s full grant portfolio — managing all deadlines, reporting requirements, funder relationships, and compliance obligations across federal, foundation, corporate, and local grants
• Maintain a comprehensive grant calendar tracking application deadlines, reporting due dates, site visits, and funder communications
• Collaborate with Finance and program staff to prepare accurate grant budgets, financial reports, and programmatic outcome documentation
• Maintain organized grant files and records in compliance with funder and audit requirements — 3+ year retention
• Prepare regular grants pipeline and portfolio reports for the CAO and Finance team

Federal Compliance — in partnership with Compliance/QI

• Ensure full compliance with federal grant requirements, including housing-related HUD or HHS-funded programs — including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance)
• Coordinate with the Compliance/QI Manager on federal reporting sign-off, audit readiness, and regulatory documentation — the dotted-line relationship gives Compliance sign-off authority on federal compliance decisions
• Support the Retail Pickup Program and other food programs by maintaining awareness of compliance requirements connected to Dare to Care and TEFAP-related grants

Funder Relationships & Portfolio Growth

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with program officers at existing foundation and government funders
• Research and qualify new grant opportunities aligned with SVdP Louisville’s programs and strategic priorities
• Write and submit 3–5 new grant applications annually to grow and diversify the grants portfolio
• Contribute to the organization’s $5M sustainability campaign by identifying grant opportunities that support campaign goals
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reporting to this position: None

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-funder grant portfolios
• Strong writing skills; ability to translate programmatic work into compelling grant narratives
• Familiarity with federal compliance requirements including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) strongly preferred
• Experience with housing, human services, or food security programs a plus
• Proficiency with grant management software and/or donor database systems
• High attention to detail; strong organizational and project management skills
• Collaborative working style; ability to build relationships with program staff, Finance, Compliance, and external funders

Education, Qualifications, Certifications, Trainings, Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field preferred
• 3–5 years of grants management experience, including federal grant compliance
• GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential preferred or willingness to pursue
• Valid driver's license and proof of personal automobile insurance are required.
• Successfully pass any required pre-employment background and drug screening