Grants Manager: Fundraising, Compliance & Impact

Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. is seeking a Grants Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of grants in Hillsborough County, FL. The role involves drafting proposals, coordinating with program staff, and ensuring funder compliance while cultivating relationships with funders.

Ideal candidates will have strong grant writing skills, experience with budgets and reporting, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders to advance GLS’s mission of civil legal aid in the Greater Tampa Bay area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing grants in a nonprofit or legal services setting, preferably with government and foundation funders.
• Strong grant writing, proposal development, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full grants lifecycle from prospecting to reporting.
• Draft and edit grant proposals and supporting documentation.
• Prepare budgets and ensure funder compliance across grants.
• Submit applications and track reporting deadlines.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with funders and program staff.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant research

Budgeting

Project management

Data reporting

Communications

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. is seeking a Grants Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of grants in Hillsborough County, FL. The role involves drafting proposals, coordinating with program staff, and ensuring funder compliance while cultivating relationships with funders.

Ideal candidates will have strong grant writing skills, experience with budgets and reporting, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders to advance GLS’s mission of civil legal aid in the Greater Tampa Bay area.