Grants Manager - Hybrid/Remote Funding & Compliance Lead

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuting subsidy

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers seeks a Grants Manager to oversee 15–25 active grants and other restricted funding sources, coordinating grant administration and monitoring deadlines and requirements. You will partner with Finance and senior leadership to track commitments and support timely reporting, while identifying funding opportunities and collaborating on proposals.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with 2 days in the office; remote candidates may be considered, reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience managing an active grants portfolio.
• Experience interpreting grant agreements, tracking restrictions, budgets, deliverables, and reporting.
• Comfort working with budgets and financial reports and advising colleagues on implications.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail across multiple awards and deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate work across the organization and escalate concerns when needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of 15–25 active grants and other restricted funding sources.
• Coordinate grant administration across NACDL, monitor deadlines and requirements.
• Help project leads respond to budget trends and funder reporting.
• Track commitments with Finance and leadership and support timely reporting.
• Identify funding opportunities and collaborate to develop proposals with subject matter experts.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Intacct

Job description

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers seeks a Grants Manager to oversee 15–25 active grants and other restricted funding sources, coordinating grant administration and monitoring deadlines and requirements. You will partner with Finance and senior leadership to track commitments and support timely reporting, while identifying funding opportunities and collaborating on proposals.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with 2 days in the office; remote candidates may be considered, reporting