Senior Grants Manager

Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Job Description

The Sr Grants Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of a grant pipeline - from research and prospecting through proposal development, post-award compliance, and reporting. Working closely with Program, Finance, and Advancement staff, this role ensures that all grant activities align with funder requirements, internal financial controls, and organizational priorities. This role has primary writing and reporting responsibility for a pipeline of current and prospective foundations. For larger or more complex grants, leadership leads funder outreach and relationship management, while the Grants Manager provides writing, budgeting, compliance, and reporting support.

This role is hybrid. In office on Wednesday’s for a team meeting, and at other times as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research, identify, and assess funding opportunities aligned with current and prospective organizational programs

Evaluate funder priorities, eligibility requirements, and reporting 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

Serve as lead writer for grant proposals and applications within pipeline; provide writing, budgeting, and coordination support to leadership on larger or more complex funding opportunities, while leadership leads outreach and funder relationships for those grants

Prepare and submit complete grant applications with all required attachments, Post-Award Grant Management and Compliance

Work closely with Program and Finance staff to manage awarded grants across their full lifecycle, ensuring adherence to funder requirements

Maintain and monitor a comprehensive grants compliance and reporting calendar

Prepare and submit required narrative and performance reports on schedule

Develop a cultivation and stewardship plan for all Foundations within pipeline

Maintain complete grant files in accordance with funder and organizational requirements

Coordinate funder acknowledgments, award letters, and required communications with Advancement colleagues

Meet regularly with Finance and Program leadership to review grant status, reporting needs, and upcoming deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum 5 years of experience in grant writing and grants management, preferably within a nonprofit setting

Strong writing, organizational, and project management skills

High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat

Strong understanding of grant compliance and reporting requirements

Ability to collaborate effectively with Program, Finance, and leadership staff

Ability to interpret funder guidelines and translate them into actionable plans

Excellent written communication and document management skills

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ADArequest@elwyn.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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The Sr Grants Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of a grant pipeline - from research and prospecting through proposal development, post-award compliance, and reporting. Working closely with Program, Finance, and Advancement staff, this role ensures that all grant activities align with funder requirements, internal financial controls, and organizational priorities. This role has primary writing and reporting responsibility for a pipeline of current and prospective foundations. For larger or more complex grants, leadership leads funder outreach and relationship management, while the Grants Manager provides writing, budgeting, compliance, and reporting support.

This role is hybrid. In office on Wednesday’s for a team meeting, and at other times as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research, identify, and assess funding opportunities aligned with current and prospective organizational programs

Evaluate funder priorities, eligibility requirements, and reporting 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

Serve as lead writer for grant proposals and applications within pipeline; provide writing, budgeting, and coordination support to leadership on larger or more complex funding opportunities, while leadership leads outreach and funder relationships for those grants

Prepare and submit complete grant applications with all required attachments, Post-Award Grant Management and Compliance

Work closely with Program and Finance staff to manage awarded grants across their full lifecycle, ensuring adherence to funder requirements

Maintain and monitor a comprehensive grants compliance and reporting calendar

Prepare and submit required narrative and performance reports on schedule

Develop a cultivation and stewardship plan for all Foundations within pipeline

Maintain complete grant files in accordance with funder and organizational requirements

Coordinate funder acknowledgments, award letters, and required communications with Advancement colleagues

Meet regularly with Finance and Program leadership to review grant status, reporting needs, and upcoming deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum 5 years of experience in grant writing and grants management, preferably within a nonprofit setting

Strong writing, organizational, and project management skills

High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat

Strong understanding of grant compliance and reporting requirements

Ability to collaborate effectively with Program, Finance, and leadership staff

Ability to interpret funder guidelines and translate them into actionable plans

Excellent written communication and document management skills

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities