Government Grants Manager — Nonprofit Impact & Stewardship

Thread; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 81,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days

Paid holidays

403(b) match

HDHP with HSA option

DCFSA

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Free thread services

Job summary

thread seeks a Grants Manager to lead its government grants program in Alaska, managing the full lifecycle from research and proposals to reporting and funder stewardship.

The role collaborates with program and finance teams to develop competitive projects, ensure compliance, and secure funding aligned with organizational priorities. Strong writing and grant management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Finance, or related field.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in grant development, grants management, fundraising, or related field.
• Demonstrated success in securing and managing government grants.
• Experience developing competitive grant proposals and managing grant reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of grant compliance, budgeting, and nonprofit financial practices.
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent technical writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with program staff, leadership, funders, and community partners.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, grant management systems, databases, and reporting platforms.
• Valid driver's license required; Alaska driver's license preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check and provide references and valid identification.
• Experience working with Alaska state agencies and nonprofit organizations preferred.
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and federal grant administration preferred.
• Grant Professional Certified (GPC), Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS), or related professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead grant proposal development, including narratives, budgets, supporting documentation, and application submissions.
• Coordinate proposal development efforts with program, finance, and leadership teams.
• Partner with finance and program teams to track grant spending, fulfill reporting requirements, and meet project deadlines.
• Oversee post-award grant management, including tracking deliverables, reporting requirements, performance measures, and deadlines.
• Prepare and submit accurate programmatic and financial reports to funders.
• Supervise assigned staff and perform other duties as needed.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with grant funders, government agencies, and community partners.

Skills

Technical writing

Proposal development

Grant budgeting

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Microsoft 365

Grant management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Finance, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Grant management systems

Databases

Reporting platforms

Job description

thread seeks a Grants Manager to lead its government grants program in Alaska, managing the full lifecycle from research and proposals to reporting and funder stewardship.

The role collaborates with program and finance teams to develop competitive projects, ensure compliance, and secure funding aligned with organizational priorities. Strong writing and grant management experience are essential.