Grants Manager: Secure Impactful Funding

Solid-Ground; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Ground, based in White Bear Lake, MN, seeks a Grants Manager to oversee institutional funding including government, private and corporate grants. In partnership with the Director of Advancement, you will implement the annual giving plan, cultivate funder relationships, and manage research, proposals, reporting, and compliance.

You will build grant budgets, coordinate with program staff, and ensure timely submissions.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent knowledge.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in grant writing or institutional fundraising.
• Experience writing nonprofit grants for housing, supportive services, and youth and family support.
• Experience in program development and evaluation preferred.
• Familiarity working with individual donors is preferred.
• Strong research and prospect evaluation skills, including familiarity with databases and other funding research resources.
• Excellent proposal writing, editing, proofreading, and reporting skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
• Proficiency in budgeting and financial analysis for grant proposals, including familiarity with government grant requirements, compliance, and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment and commitment to Solid Ground’s mission.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, and Zoom.
• Ability to use AI tools to improve research, drafting, and workflow efficiency while protecting confidentiality.
• Ability to think strategically to maximize funding opportunities.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the annual institutional fundraising plan with the Director of Advancement, working toward revenue goals and pipeline targets.
• Research and prioritize funding opportunities by eligibility, mission alignment, financial potential, likelihood of success, and organizational capacity.
• Maintain the grants database, master calendar, and institutional funding pipeline, including deadlines, submissions, and reports.
• Collaborate with Program staff to identify funding needs and opportunities supporting Solid Ground’s work and growth.
• Track and report pipeline activity, renewal rates, and funding secured.
• Write and submit letters of inquiry, grant proposals, renewal requests, and reports tailoring the story to funders.
• Coordinate with Finance to gather program data, outcomes, and financial information.
• Develop grant budgets reflecting programs and funding needs.
• Maintain boilerplate language, program descriptions, and attachments.
• Establish grant development protocols with clear responsibilities and deadlines.
• Coordinate government grant applications and compliance.
• Monitor deliverables, restrictions, and performance requirements.
• Manage relationships with government agencies, foundations, and corporate funders.
• Prepare leadership for funder conversations and site visits.
• Secure and steward corporate sponsorships for events and programs.
• Support Capital Campaign through grant writing and data gathering.
• Work with marketing to ensure consistent messaging across proposals and materials.
• Protect confidential donor, participant, and financial information.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal writing

Research skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

3–5 years nonprofit fundraising experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Zoom

AI tools usage

Job description

Solid Ground, based in White Bear Lake, MN, seeks a Grants Manager to oversee institutional funding including government, private and corporate grants. In partnership with the Director of Advancement, you will implement the annual giving plan, cultivate funder relationships, and manage research, proposals, reporting, and compliance.

You will build grant budgets, coordinate with program staff, and ensure timely submissions.