Grants Manager

About the job

Position Title: Grants Manager

Supervised By: Chief Philanthropy Officer, this position is part of the Philanthropy team.

Compensation: This is a full-time salaried exempt position. Compensation of $72,500 commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package, including fully paid health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation & wellness time, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Job Classification: Exempt, Full-Time Employees scheduled to work 40 or more hours per week. Work includes travel, out-of-the-office appointments, and some evenings or weekends.

Organization Overview: Girls Inc. of Santa Fe (GISF) inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy. We provide girls throughout Santa Fe with life-changing experiences and real solutions to the unique challenges they face. Through engaging, research-based programming and supportive mentorship, GISF helps girls navigate gender, economic, and social barriers to grow up healthy, educated, and independent.

Purpose of Position: The Grants Manager plays a critical role in advancing GISF’s mission by managing institutional fundraising, including prospect research, proposal development, reporting, and relationship management with foundation, corporate, and government funders. This position works closely with Program, Finance, and Development staff to ensure a strong grant strategy, accurate reporting, and compliance with funder requirements. The Grants Manager is both a strategic thinker and a detail-oriented project manager, ensuring grants align with organizational priorities and contribute to sustainable impact.

Grants Manager Responsibilities Include:

Grant Strategy, Research & Proposal Development

• Develop and manage a comprehensive grants calendar, tracking deadlines, deliverables, and renewal opportunities.

• Research and identify new foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.

• Write, compile, and submit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and applications in collaboration with program and finance staff.

• Maintain a strong understanding of Girls Inc. of Santa Fe's programs, outcomes, and strategic goals to ensure compelling, accurate proposals.

• Research and apply for funding opportunities for the campaign and program expansion.

Grant Management, Reporting & Compliance

• Manage active grants from award through closeout, ensuring compliance with all funder requirements, building structure to begin using new CRM system in FY27

• Prepare timely, accurate narrative and financial grant reports in collaboration with the Program and Finance departments.

• Track grant outcomes, deliverables, and budgets, ensuring data integrity and alignment with proposals.

• Maintain organized grant files, documentation, and correspondence in Salesforce and shared systems.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Work closely with Program staff & Storytelling to collect data, outcomes, and stories that demonstrate impact.

• Partner with Finance to develop grant budgets, monitor expenditures, and reconcile financial reports.

• Support Development leadership in aligning grant strategy with individual giving and organizational fundraising goals.

• Work with Storytelling to make sure marketing, newsletter, logos, promotions are all utilized to satisfy grant requirements.

Data Management & Systems

• Maintain accurate grant records in Bloomerang, including proposals, awards, reports, and funder interactions.

• Generate grant-related reports, dashboards, and summaries for internal planning and leadership review.

• Ensure consistency of grant data across related platforms and systems.

Funder Stewardship & Relationship Support

• Support stewardship of institutional funders through timely communication, acknowledgments, and updates.

• Assist with preparation and participate in funder site visits, meetings, and presentations as needed.

Departmental & Organizational Support

• Participate in Development and all-staff meetings, planning sessions, and one full Saturday staff/board retreat annually.

• Occasionally support events or meetings outside regular business hours.

• Along with other staff members, answer the main phone line and direct calls as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the organization’s mission.

Who We’re Looking For

A successful candidate for the Grants Manager role will:

• Have demonstrated experience managing grants, including proposal writing, reporting, and compliance.

• Be an excellent writer with the ability to translate program impact into compelling, funder-focused narratives.

• Be highly organized, deadline-driven, and skilled at managing multiple grants simultaneously.

• Enjoy collaborating across departments and building strong working relationships.

• Be comfortable working with budgets, financial reports, and outcome data.

• Bring a strong commitment to equity, inclusivity, and mission-driven work.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to serve as, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an employee assigned to the job. We recognize that experience comes in many forms. If you do not meet every qualification but believe your background and skills make you a good fit, we encourage you to apply.