Development Grants & Proposals Manager

Montrose Center

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 52,000 - 86,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Montrose Center seeks a Development Grants Coordinator to manage private grants from foundations and corporations. You will oversee the grants calendar, research prospects, draft and submit proposals, assemble supporting documents and reports, and guide philanthropy strategies aligned with the Center’s mission.

Collaboration with program and finance teams ensures accurate budgets, timely submissions, and strong donor engagement.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, marketing, communications, business, public administration, public health or a relevant field.
Three years of professional fundraising, grants or technical writing experience preferred.
Access to reliable transportation, Texas driver’s license and auto insurance required.
Salesforce or donor database CRM experience preferred.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills are mandatory and deadlines are tight.

Responsibilities

Research, write, prepare and submit exploratory foundation and corporate grants.
Manage the Development grants calendar for timely submissions and reporting.
Identify corporate and foundation grant prospects under the Chief Development Officer’s strategy.
Collaborate with program staff for accurate program descriptions, reporting and metrics.
Prepare grant budgets with approval from leadership and finance.
Represent the Montrose Center at fundraising or stewardship events as needed.
Perform other duties to support department and organization operations.