Grants Manager

Groundworks New Mexico; Santa Fe, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks New Mexico seeks a Grants Manager to lead fundraising efforts, develop grant proposals, oversee reporting, and ensure compliance with funders. The role collaborates with program, finance, and development staff to articulate program impact and secure funding.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, deadline-driven, and skilled at building relationships with foundations, corporate and government funders, while translating program outcomes into compelling narratives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing grants, including proposal writing, reporting and compliance.
• Ability to translate program impact into funder-focused narratives.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple grants simultaneously.
• Excellent written communication and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

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

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:

• 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.