Grants Manager

The Colorado Trust; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Trust is seeking a grants manager to autonomously oversee grants administration operations, ensuring grantee contracts meet requirements and performance standards. The role supports internal policy development and IRS compliance, partnering with staff to advance equitable grantmaking across Colorado.

Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail, independence, and a commitment to equity as the foundation supports communities statewide.

Job description

The Colorado Trust is a grantmaking foundation dedicated to ensuring all Coloradans have the opportunity to thrive. When the nonprofit PSL Healthcare Corporation was sold to a for-profit organization in 1985, the proceeds of the sale were used to create The Colorado Trust. Since then, The Colorado Trust has provided funding and resources to people and organizations across Colorado that are working to make positive changes in their communities. We work side by side with Coloradans, including people who have been left out of decision-making and are directly impacted by hardships. The Colorado Trust also provides grants and support to organizations advocating for local and statewide policies that have a positive impact on people's well-being.

The Colorado Trust strives to maintain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and aims to build an organizational culture that reflects our commitment to equity.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The grants manager is responsible for autonomously managing grants administration operations throughout The Colorado Trust in a responsive manner to grantees and staff. It is the responsibility of the grants manager to manage grantee contract requirements and performance. The grants manager influences the development and implementation of The Colorado Trust’s internal policies and performance and ensures compliance with IRS rules and regulations.