Grant Writing Manager - Remote

American Cancer Society; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

American Cancer Society is seeking a Grant Writing Manager in the United States. This senior role leads content development and full-scale grant project management, shaping Letters of Inquiry and proposals while guiding foundation fundraising strategies to meet annual goals.

You will manage a portfolio with Relationship Coordinators, targeting 40–50 solicitations annually totaling $1M–$1.5M, ensuring foundation guidelines are met and donor stewardship is maintained across teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in major gift/foundation fundraising.
• Experience with foundation strategy and donor stewardship.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of foundation accounts and oversee grant lifecycle.
• Identify, strategize, and advance high-value foundation funding opportunities.
• Oversee grant pipeline management and ensure compliance with documentation.
• Provide strategic guidance on program planning and funder requirements.
• Develop best practices for grant review and refine proposals.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Copyediting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

This is a fully remote position and can be based anywhere within the U.S.

The Grant Writing Manager is an experienced senior professional writer, responsible for compelling content development and full scale project management of grants proposals, as well as providing strategic recommendations for the successful execution of grant proposals that are well-aligned with Foundation guidelines. Managers are expected to support approximately 40-50 solicitations each year, resulting in $1M to $1.5M annually.

The position's primary objective is to meet annual and campaign fundraising goals by working with team partners to develop and execute a portfolio of new, renewable, and upgradeable institutional donors. Chief responsibilities include creation of Letters of Inquiry and proposals; assisting other team partners in foundation strategy and development/management of a robust foundation portfolio; identifying and researching appropriate foundation prospects; assisting team partners with donor stewardship and grant deliverables; and management of a foundation fundraising calendar. In addition, Grant Writers advises and assists Philanthropy (and occasionally Corporate) team members across all regions with process and compliance issues related to funding agency regulations and standards, and oversees adherence to Foundation administrative, fiscal, and accounting policies and procedures related to grant proposals and grant management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages a portfolio of accounts in partnership with Relationship Coordinators and manages or supportsall stages of the foundation grant lifecycle –primarily proposal development and submission, but alsoprospecting and pre-proposal strategyand post-award deliverables– 40%;
• Partners with staff toidentify, strategize, and advance high-value foundation funding opportunities– 20%;
• Oversees robust grant pipeline management, including calendars, tracking systems, compliance review, and coordination of funding-related financial and regulatory documentation– 20%;
• Providesstrategicguidance to internal stakeholders on program planning, priorities, and alignment with funder requirements– 10%;
• Develops best practice grant review processes andmaintainsrefined proposals– 10%.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Years of experience:3-5 years' experience in a major gift/campaign fundraising environment, with a preference forworking with foundations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of restricted fund accounting principles, procedures,budgetsand standards along with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and/or projections.
• Excellentwritten,copy-editingand analytical skills
• Ability to workindependentlyin a complex organization, effectively prioritizing projects, meeting deadlines, and communicating clearly with diverse stakeholders.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment
• No or very limited physical effort required
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk

The starting rate is $75,000 to $82,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer.