Grants & Foundation Manager

Easterseals MORC Logo; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals MORC is seeking a Grants & Foundation Manager to research, write, and submit proposals securing funding for mission-driven programs. The role requires building relationships across the agency and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver compelling proposals.

The successful candidate will lead grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and corporations, and work with leadership to align funding with agency priorities and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in researching and writing grant proposals for government, foundations and corporations.
• Ability to develop proposals with clear objectives, budgets, timelines and outcomes.
• Strong collaboration with program leaders and development staff to tailor proposals.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in writing and leading grant opportunities across government, foundations, and corporations.
• Research potential grant opportunities aligned with the org's mission and priorities.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop proposals with budgets and timelines.
• Maintain knowledge of Easterseals MORC history, programs and financial landscape to identify funding opportunities.
• Prepare high-quality grant proposals and reports for funders and manage submission calendars.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communication

Bachelor's degree in English

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

Job Category: Admin Professionals- HR/IT/Quality/Finan/M&D

Requisition Number: GRANT004431

• Posted : October 2, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Clinton Township, MI 48038, USA

Description

Easterseals MORC is hiring for a Grants & Foundation Managerto help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself! This position will research, write, and submit proposals to secure grant funding for Easterseals MORC. A successful candidate will have the initiative to develop and nurture relationships across the agency, as well as experience in working with both internal and external stakeholders to produce successful proposals for funding and lasting collaboration.

We are looking for Game Changers!

The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.

Benefits of Being a Superhero!

• Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption.
• Paid Leave Options
• Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row.
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Wellness Programs
• We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
• We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.
• Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi.
• Student loan repayment options
• Pet Insurance

Job Duties:

• Proficient in writing and leading the state, federal and local grant opportunities with government agencies, foundations, corporations as directed, and specialty grants.
• Research potential grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other sources aligned with the organization's mission, current projects, and current and future priorities.
• Collaborate with Easterseals MORC leadership to develop grant proposals showing clear outlines for project objectives, budgets, timelines, and expected outcomes.
• Build deep and detailed knowledge of Easterseals MORC history, mission, successes, programming, services, outcomes, and financial landscape; partner with Chief Development Officer and key program leaders to maintain ongoing list of prioritized agency goals (and related services) to align to best-suited funding opportunities.
• Gather all the appropriate internal data and external research for the purpose of preparing grants. Primary on preparing and submitting grant applications, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with grant guidelines.
• Build comprehensive network of relationships across departments and program teams to stay abreast of trends, urgent needs, future dreams and to be able to access needed partnership and information for successful proposals, reports, site visits and relationship management with funders.
• Lead thoughtful update of boilerplate language for Easterseals MORC proposals in partnership with program leaders, marketing and communications staff.
• Partner with program grants team and finance to ensure for clarity and/or development of consideration, writing, and reporting structures that have overlap across teams or knowledge.
• Develop and maintain a detailed calendar of application and reporting deadlines.
• Partner with key program leaders to develop screening and consideration matrixfor funding opportunities.
• Prepare and/or assure the preparation of high-quality grant proposals and reports for funders.
• Work with the development team to ensure proper recording, acknowledgement and stewardship of awarded grants.
• Maintain accuracy of donor tracking systems, while maintaining confidentiality of funder information.
• Coordinate the collection of organizational data for inclusion in proposals, the annual Impact Report, and other collateral as needed.
• Prepare post-award documents and forward them to relevant departments. Serve as a resource during award set up and project launch. Periodically review active grant grants for implementation progress and budget allocation. Support creation of needed reports or other documents requested by the funder.
• Lead the Grants and Foundation Committee.
• Establish consistent organizational processes for grant vetting, proposal preparation and submission, and stewardship.

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Communication.

Bachelors or better in English.

Bachelors or better in Human Services.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Auto Insurance

Driver's License

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