Grants Manager

Groundworks New Mexico; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks New Mexico seeks a Grants Manager to lead grant strategy, prepare compelling proposals, and ensure timely reporting and compliance. This role works across Program, Finance, and Development to advance our fundraising goals from foundations, corporations, and government funders.

Santa Fe-based, on-site position requiring strong writing and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be experienced in grant management, capable of translating program impact into funder-focused

Qualifications

• Experience managing grants, including proposal writing, reporting, and compliance.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to translate program impact for funders.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple grants simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop grant strategy and coordinate research and proposal development.
• Manage grants, including reporting, compliance, and renewals.
• Collaborate across departments and support funder relationships.

Skills

Grant research

Proposal writing

Reporting

Funder relations

Compliance

Collaboration

Job description

The Grants Manager plays a critical role in advancing GISF’s mission by managing institutional fundraising, including prospect research, proposal development, reporting, and relationship management with foundation, corporate, and government funders. This position works closely with Program, Finance, and Development staff to ensure a strong grant strategy, accurate reporting, and compliance with funder requirements.

Additional Areas of Responsibility:

Grants Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Grant Strategy, Research & Proposal Development
• Grant Management, Reporting & Compliance
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration
• Data Management & Systems
• Funder Stewardship & Relationship Support
• Departmental & Organizational Support

Other Information/Requirements:

A successful candidate for the Grants Manager role will:

• Have demonstrated experience managing grants, including proposal writing, reporting, and compliance.
• Be an excellent writer with the ability to translate program impact into compelling, funder-focused narratives.
• Be highly organized, deadline-driven, and skilled at managing multiple grants simultaneously.
• Enjoy collaborating across departments and building strong working relationships.