Part-Time Grants Manager - Foundations & Government Funding

Montclair Film; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Montclair Film seeks a part-time Grants Manager to lead its foundation and government grants programs. You will oversee the full grant lifecycle—from researching opportunities to budgeting, applying, and reporting—while partnering with the development team to reach annual fundraising goals.

Flexible hours; some nights and weekends may be required. The role reports to the Director of Member & Donor Engagement and collaborates with the Executive Director to advance Montclair Film’s mission

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of grants management or related nonprofit arts experience.
• Experience managing foundation and government grants from application to reporting.
• Strong foundation and government grant writing experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and donor management, Salesforce a plus.
• Highly organized and collaborative; strategic, detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of foundation and government grants, from identification through reporting.
• Research and evaluate funding opportunities that align with Montclair Film’s mission.
• Lead preparation and submission of grant applications with programmatic staff.
• Oversee grant administration and all required reporting.
• Maintain grant management calendars, systems, and tracking tools.
• Serve as primary contact with foundation partners and government agencies.

Skills

Grants management

Grant writing

Nonprofit development

Communication

Donor relations

Tools

Salesforce

CRM systems

Job description

Montclair Film seeks a part-time Grants Manager to lead its foundation and government grants programs. You will oversee the full grant lifecycle—from researching opportunities to budgeting, applying, and reporting—while partnering with the development team to reach annual fundraising goals.

Flexible hours; some nights and weekends may be required. The role reports to the Director of Member & Donor Engagement and collaborates with the Executive Director to advance Montclair Film’s mission