Senior Grants Manager, Foundation Partnerships

Elwyn; Elwyn (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities and成长

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elwyn is seeking a Sr Grants Manager to lead the full lifecycle of a grant pipeline, from research to post-award reporting, collaborating with Program, Finance, and Advancement teams.

The role emphasizes writing, budgeting, and compliance across foundations, with leadership handling complex funder relations while this position provides support.

This is a hybrid role with in-office Wednesdays for team meetings, offering growth opportunities and a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in grant writing and grants management.
• Strong writing, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to interpret funder guidelines and translate them into actionable plans.
• Experience within a nonprofit setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and assess funding opportunities aligned with current and prospective organizational programs
• Evaluate funder priorities, eligibility requirements, and reporting obligations
• Advise leadership on grant feasibility, timelines, and reporting expectations
• Develop and write clear, compelling, and compliant grant narratives
• Collaborate with Program staff to define project objectives, outcomes, and measurable impacts
• Coordinate with Finance to develop grant budgets and supporting fiscal documentation
• Serve as lead writer for grant proposals and applications within pipeline; provide writing, budgeting, and coordination support to leadership on larger or more complex funding opportunities, while leadership leads outreach and funder relationships for those grants
• Prepare and submit complete grant applications with all required attachments, Post-Award Grant Management and Compliance
• Work closely with Program and Finance staff to manage awarded grants across their full lifecycle, ensuring adherence to funder requirements
• Maintain and monitor a comprehensive grants compliance and reporting calendar
• Prepare and submit required narrative and performance reports on schedule
• Develop a cultivation and stewardship plan for all Foundations within pipeline
• Maintain complete grant files in accordance with funder and organizational requirements
• Coordinate funder acknowledgments, award letters, and required communications with Advancement colleagues
• Meet regularly with Finance and Program leadership to review grant status, reporting needs, and upcoming deadlines

Skills

Grant writing

Project management

Research

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Elwyn is seeking a Sr Grants Manager to lead the full lifecycle of a grant pipeline, from research to post-award reporting, collaborating with Program, Finance, and Advancement teams.

The role emphasizes writing, budgeting, and compliance across foundations, with leadership handling complex funder relations while this position provides support.

This is a hybrid role with in-office Wednesdays for team meetings, offering growth opportunities and a mission-driven environment.