Grant Specialist

Tanager Place; Summit (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Compassionate Leave

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Weekly payroll

Job summary

Tanager Place in Iowa seeks a Grant Specialist to lead the grants program, researching opportunities, coordinating submissions, and reporting on progress to support services for children and families. This role helps ensure grants align with organizational goals and demonstrate impact.

You will build relationships with grantors, analyze program outcomes, and ensure compliance with requirements within the Advancement Team to sustain critical programs serving youth and families.

Qualifications

• Experience researching grant opportunities and coordinating submissions.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on grant goals and outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with program staff regarding compliance needs.
• Develop, cultivate and sustain relationships with grantees.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and manage the grants program including researching opportunities and grant submissions.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on grant goals, status, and impact.
• Provide analysis on grant program goals, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Communicate with program staff regarding compliance needs and reporting requirements.

Skills

Grant research

Grant submissions

Grant reporting

Relationship building

Impact analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism Communications or a related field

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day — Become a Grant Specialist at TanagerAre you looking for a role where you can truly change lives? Imagine being the reason a child smiles again, builds self-confidence, or discovers a new dream. As a Grant Specialist, you won’t just have a job — you’ll have a purpose. Every interaction you have can shape a child’s future, helping them feel seen, supported, and safe. If you believe in the power of human connection, healing, and growth, this is your chance to help a child discover their potential.About TanagerSince 1879, we’ve been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County and as the first children's human services agency in the county, our mission continues to evolve with the needs of our community. Today, we serve over 4,000 children and teens annually through prevention, treatment, and outreach programs.We’re more than a non-profit — we’re a community of caregivers working together to Inspire, Empower, and Heal.Position Overview: Grant SpecialistAs the Grant Specialist, you will be part of the Advancement Team providing project management of the grants program for Tanager. This role involves researching prospective resources, managing grant submission, reporting, building relationships with grantors and evaluating impact. Some examples of essential functions of the role are,Responsible for the development of grants program including researching grant opportunities and coordinating grant submissions that meet goals of Tanager operations and program support.Monitor, evaluate and report on grant goals indicating grants pending, awarded and declined.Provide analysis on grant program goals indicating trends of growth and areas in need of improvementCommunicate effectively with program staff regarding compliance needsDevelop, cultivate and sustain relationships with granteesWhy Choose Tanager?We care for the people who care for our kids. Full-time employees enjoy:Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and pet insuranceFinancial Security: Retirement plan, employer-paid life, short & long-term disabilityWellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Work-Life Balance: 10 paid holidays, Compassionate Leave, generous PTO policyGrowth Support: Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancementConvenient Pay: Weekly payrollAnd most of all — the chance to inspire hope and make a lasting impact.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Journalism Communications or a related fieldReady to Inspire Hope?If you’re passionate about helping youth find their strength, voice, and purpose — Tanager is the place for you. Join a team where your work truly matters and where every day brings a new chance to make a positive impact.Apply today and start changing lives — including your own.Tanager is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.