Temporary Grants Manager

Women, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ms. Foundation for Women is seeking a Temporary Grants Manager to support grantmaking operations.

Reporting to the Director of Grants Management, the role provides hands-on support across the grant lifecycle and collaborates with Finance and program staff to ensure timely, accurate processing during a 4–6 month assignment. The position requires at least five years of grants management experience, strong BBGM/Blueprint skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least five years of grants management experience.
• Experience managing grants across the full lifecycle.
• Strong BBGM/Blueprint system knowledge.
• Knowledge of IRS requirements for public foundations; 501(c)(4) grantmaking is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to equity and social justice aligned with Ms. Foundation for Women’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day grant administration from application through closeout.
• Process grant invitations and applications; conduct due diligence; prepare grant agreements and banking requests; coordinate grant payments with Finance.
• Maintain accurate and complete grant, organization, payment, and documentation records in BBGM.
• Provide timely support to applicants, grantee partners, and internal staff regarding grant processes and systems.
• Support grants data cleanup, reconciliation, reporting, dashboards, and other data integrity projects.
• Identify and help resolve grants management data, system, and workflow issues.
• Review grants management processes to identify gaps and implement improvements.
• Provide additional grants management support as priorities arise.

Skills

Grants management

BBGM

Data analysis

Project coordination

Written communication

Collaboration across teams

Tools

Blackbaud Grantmaking (BBGM)

Blueprint

Job description

Date: September 2026
Reports to: Director of Grantmaking and Capacity Building
People Manager: No
Manages: N/A
Level of Compensation Information: 90,000 – 100,000 annual salary

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced grants management professional to provide temporary support to the Foundation’s grantmaking operations. Reporting to the Director of Grants Management, the Temporary Grants Manager will provide hands‑on support across the grant lifecycle and work closely with Grantmaking and Capacity Building, Finance, and other staff to ensure grants are processed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. This temporary position is expected to last approximately 4–6 months, beginning in October 2026, at approximately 35–40 hours per week. The role may be shortened or extended based on organizational needs. The Foundation anticipates conducting a search for a permanent Grants Manager, and the individual selected for this temporary role will be eligible to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day grant administration from application through award, payment, reporting, and closeout.
• Process grant invitations and applications; conduct administrative due diligence; prepare grant agreements and banking requests; and coordinate grant payments with Finance.
• Maintain accurate and complete grant, organization, payment, and documentation records in Blackbaud Grantmaking(BBGM).
• Provide timely support to applicants, grantee partners, and internal staff regarding grant processes, grants portal, and grants management systems.
• Support grants data cleanup, reconciliation, reporting, dashboards, and other data integrity projects.
• Identify and help resolve grants management data, system, and workflow issues.
• Review grants management processes and documentation, identify gaps and inefficiencies, and recommend practical improvements to strengthen workflows and procedures.
• Provide additional grants management support as priorities arise.

Position Requirements

• At least five years of grants management experience, preferably within a foundation.
• Demonstrated experience managing grants across the full grant lifecycle.
• Strong grants database management skills, including system configuration, custom fields, forms, and workflows; Blackbaud Grantmaking (BBGM) and Blueprint experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of grants compliance, due diligence, and IRS requirements applicable to public foundations; experience with 501(c)(4) grantmaking is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience supporting applicants and grantee partners.
• Commitment to equity and social justice and alignment with the Ms. Foundation for Women’s mission and values.

Location & Schedule

Our office is located in Brooklyn, NY. Position is open to remote candidates residing in the United States.
The Temporary Grants Manager must be available to work primarily during Eastern Time business hours to support close collaboration with the Director of Grants Management and other staff.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ms. Foundation for Women is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Ms. Foundation will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Sandra Isiofiah via email at [e-mail]