Grants Manager

Position Summary

Gleaners Community Food Bank is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Grants Manager to support our fundraising efforts through grant administration, proposal development, reporting, and funding research.

In this role, you will manage foundation and corporate grant activities, coordinate grant deadlines and deliverables, develop compelling proposals, and collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with funder requirements.

The ideal candidate is an experienced grant professional with strong writing, analytical, and project management skills who is passionate about supporting Gleaners' mission of addressing food insecurity in our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Management & Administration

• Maintain and manage the grants calendar, including proposal deadlines, reporting requirements, renewals, and grant closeout activities.
• Coordinate approximately four to six grant projects per month, including proposals and active grant reporting.
• Track grant deliverables, award restrictions, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and confidential grant records, agreements, budgets, and reports in Raiser’s Edge and approved systems.
• Identify and promptly escalate potential compliance concerns to the Director of Grants.

Proposal Development & Reporting

• Research, write, edit, and assemble foundation and corporate grant proposals.
• Ensure proposals align with funder guidelines, organizational priorities, and program objectives.
• Submit proposals following required internal reviews and approvals.
• Prepare grant progress reports, outcome summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in preparing materials for funder meetings and presentations.

Budget Coordination & Compliance

• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and other departments to prepare and track grant-specific budgets.
• Adapt program budgets to meet individual funder requirements.
• Collect financial documentation, program outcomes, invoices, and supporting materials.
• Monitor grant spending and reporting requirements, escalating discrepancies for resolution.

Funding Research & Collaboration

• Research and identify prospective foundation and corporate funding opportunities.
• Recommend potential funding sources for leadership review.
• Coordinate cross-departmental contributions throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Partner with Marketing & Communications to fulfill funder recognition requirements.
• Support government grant opportunities under the direction of the Director of Grants.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, English, Nonprofit Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years of professional grant management and administration experience.
• Demonstrated experience in grant proposal writing, reporting, and compliance monitoring.
• Strong organizational, analytical, research, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate projects across departments.
• Experience with grant budgets, financial documentation, and records management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and grant tracking tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to Gleaners Community Food Bank's mission and values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing foundation and corporate grants.
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Knowledge of government grants and associated requirements.
• Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work arrangement with minimal travel.
• Occasional funder-site meetings may be required.
• Work involves computer-based documentation, reporting, and communication with internal teams.
• Grant deadlines are generally expected to be managed during normal business hours.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

Eligible employees currently have access to a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Earned Time Off (ETO)

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.

Additional Information

Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background check in accordance with applicable law. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant.

All hours worked must be recorded, and overtime requires advance approval. All overtime worked will be compensated as required by law.

Apply Today!

Join Gleaners Community Food Bank and help strengthen the funding partnerships that support our mission to provide food and resources to individuals and families facing food insecurity.

We encourage qualified candidates who are passionate about nonprofit work, grant management, and community impact to apply.

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Taylor, MI 48180