Grants Manager

Montclair Film; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Montclair Film seeks a part-time Grants Manager to lead its foundation and government grants programs. You will oversee the full grant lifecycle—from researching opportunities to budgeting, applying, and reporting—while partnering with the development team to reach annual fundraising goals.

Flexible hours; some nights and weekends may be required. The role reports to the Director of Member & Donor Engagement and collaborates with the Executive Director to advance Montclair Film’s mission

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of grants management or related nonprofit arts experience.
• Experience managing foundation and government grants from application to reporting.
• Strong foundation and government grant writing experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and donor management, Salesforce a plus.
• Highly organized and collaborative; strategic, detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of foundation and government grants, from identification through reporting.
• Research and evaluate funding opportunities that align with Montclair Film’s mission.
• Lead preparation and submission of grant applications with programmatic staff.
• Oversee grant administration and all required reporting.
• Maintain grant management calendars, systems, and tracking tools.
• Serve as primary contact with foundation partners and government agencies.

Skills

Grants management

Grant writing

Nonprofit development

Communication

Donor relations

Tools

Salesforce

CRM systems

Job description

Montclair Film is seeking a part-time, collaborative, skilled, and strategic Grants Manager to lead our expanding foundation and government grants portfolios. The Salary range is $40,000- $50,000 annually. Hours are flexible; nights and weekends may be required
Reporting to the Director of Member & Donor Engagement and working closely with the Executive Director, the Grants Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of foundation and government grants, from researching and identifying funding opportunities to preparing proposals and project budgets to managing grant administration and reporting. This individual will also work in partnership with the development team to set and meet annual and campaign fundraising goals, participating in key development events throughout the year and helping team members as needed.

• Manage the entire lifecycle for foundation and government grants, from prospect identification through application, award management, and final reporting.
• Research and evaluate foundation and government funding opportunities that align with Montclair Film’s mission and priorities.
• Lead the preparation and submission of competitive grant applications, collaborating with programmatic and administrative staff members at Montclair Film to develop compelling narratives, project budgets, and supporting documents.
• Oversee foundation and government grant administration and complete all required reporting.
• Maintain grant management and prospect systems, calendars, and tracking tools.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with foundation partners and government agencies, cultivating relationships with key individuals.
• Work as a member of the development team throughout the fiscal year (beginning April 1st), helping to set annual fundraising goals and formulate campaign strategies; attending weekly team meetings, bi-weekly government strategy calls, and quarterly Trustee development committee meetings; and participating in key development events including the 10-day film festival in October, the Celebrity Conversation at NJPAC in December, and the Visionary Tribute Evening in June.
• Partner with staff and Board leadership to develop and implement long-term foundation and government funding strategies.

Qualifications:

• 4 - 7 years of experience in grants management, nonprofit development, institutional giving, or related nonprofit arts experience
• Experience managing or supporting foundation and government grants from application through reporting
• Strong foundation and government grant writing experience
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with CRM systems and donor management systems, with previous Salesforce experience a plus
• Highly organized and collaborative
• Strategic, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused

Montclair Film is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering a fair and merit-based workplace where every employee feels valued and respected.