Grant Manager

Frank Lloyd Wright; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trust in Chicago, IL seeks a Grant Manager to identify, coordinate, and manage grant funding opportunities that support our mission. You will collaborate across departments, develop proposals, and ensure compliance and timely reporting throughout the grant lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has at least three years in grant writing or grant management, experience with museums or cultural organizations, and a proven track record of securing grants of $100,000 or more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years grant writing or grant management experience.
• Experience with museums, cultural organizations, or higher education.
• Proven success securing grants of $100,000 or greater.

Responsibilities

• Grant Research and Development: identify funding opportunities across local, state, federal, corporate, and foundations.
• Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar with deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Evaluate funding opportunities for organizational fit and develop persuasive proposals.
• Coordinate proposal development with department leadership and program personnel.
• Monitor awarded grants to ensure compliance with funder requirements and track expenditures.
• Prepare and submit timely programmatic and financial reports.
• Maintain accurate grant files and support documentation.
• Collect performance metrics to support grant applications and reporting materials.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant management

Proposal development

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
Reports To: Director of Development

Work Summary:

The Grant Manager is responsible for identifying, coordinating, preparing, and managing grant funding opportunities that support the Trust’s mission and strategic initiatives. This position works collaboratively with development, education, finance, other departments and external partners to develop grant proposals, maintain compliance with funding requirements, and oversee grant reporting throughout the grant lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, a strong writer, and experienced in grant research, proposal development, and project coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

Grant Research and Development

• Research and identify local, state, federal, corporate, and foundation funding opportunities.
• Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar with application deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Evaluate funding opportunities for organizational fit.
• Develop and write persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate proposal development with department leadership and key program personnel.
• Monitor awarded grants to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Track grant expenditures in collaboration with key personnel.
• Prepare and submit timely programmatic and financial reports.
• Maintain accurate grant files and support documentation.

Data Management

• Maintain grant payment and distributions in the Trust’s CRM
• Collect and compile program performance metrics and outcome data to support grant application and report materials

Compliance

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and grant regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational and donor information.
• Monitor changes in grant regulations and funding requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of grant writing or grant management experience preferred.
• Experience working with museums, cultural organizations, or higher education.
• Demonstrated success in securing grant funding of $100,000 or greater.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical writing and editing abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal grant applications (SAM.gov, Grants.gov).
• Knowledge of nonprofit compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting principles
• Experience with grant management software or donor databases

Thank you for your interest in employment with us. TheTrust does not accept unsolicited resumes. All open positions with the organization are posted and application instructions are included.