Remote Grants Manager for Fundraising & Impact

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,231,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Grants Manager to oversee a nationwide portfolio of grants in a fully remote role. You will drive proposals, oversee lifecycle from submission to closeout, and coordinate with program and finance teams to ensure compliant reporting and impact.

The role requires 4+ years in grants management, strong writing skills, and proficiency with tools like Asana, Sage, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or grant-related certifications are a plus.
• 4+ years of grant management, grant writing, fundraising, development, or nonprofit administration experience.
• Proven experience managing multiple grants simultaneously from proposal through closeout.
• Strong understanding of grant compliance, reporting, budget management, and stewardship practices.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and reports.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including finance and program staff.
• Highly organized with strong project management and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and grants/project management systems such as Asana, Sage, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and submit compelling grant proposals to foundation, corporate, and public funding sources.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 15-20 active grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and organizational policies.
• Monitor grant performance, deliverables, reporting deadlines, and budget utilization.
• Prepare interim and final reports, including programmatic outcomes and financial data.
• Maintain accurate grant records, funding calendars, reporting schedules, and funder databases.
• Conduct prospect research and identify new funding opportunities aligned with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective funders through ongoing stewardship and engagement initiatives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure grant requirements, budget restrictions, and compliance obligations are met.
• Develop internal grant pipeline reports, dashboards, and status updates for leadership.
• Lead the planning and distribution of a monthly external newsletter highlighting organizational initiatives, milestones, and funding impact.
• Represent the organization at meetings, events, and professional development opportunities as needed.

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Grants Manager to oversee a nationwide portfolio of grants in a fully remote role. You will drive proposals, oversee lifecycle from submission to closeout, and coordinate with program and finance teams to ensure compliant reporting and impact.

The role requires 4+ years in grants management, strong writing skills, and proficiency with tools like Asana, Sage, and Microsoft Office.