Senior Manager, Grants

Description

About Branches

At Branches, we believe every child should thrive and every family and community member can achieve financial wellness. We partner with families to build educational and financial assets, community, and hope; creating a safe, welcoming space where relationships come first, transformation is possible, and everyone is valued. 

From serving over 550 students daily through our Grow and Climb programs, to reaching 10,000 adults each year with our Achieve financial wellness services, to empowering local entrepreneurs through our Micro-Business program, we are making a lasting impact in South Florida and we are excited about it.

We are a faith-based organization; keeping people at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is agile, collaborative, and fueled by purpose, we’re passionate about transforming lives, fearless in pursuing what’s possible, and driven by the entrepreneurial spirit it takes to meet challenges head-on. If you’re inspired by impact, energized by growth, and ready to help co-create brighter futures, we encourage you to join our amazing mission-driven team, where your work doesn’t just make a difference, it changes lives.

Position Overview

The Senior Manager of Grants is responsible for leading Branches’ grant strategy, cultivation, and management to ensure sustainable revenue from foundation, corporate, and government sources. This role oversees the full lifecycle of grants, from prospect research and proposal writing to reporting, compliance, and stewardship, working collaboratively with program and finance teams to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities. The successful candidate will be welcomed to Branches between mid-November and early December 2025.

Key Areas of Responsibility

· Develop and implement an annual grants plan aligned with the organization’s strategic goals and funding priorities.

· Lead prospecting efforts to identify new institutional funders and maintain a pipeline of opportunities.

· Draft grant summaries as needed to be shared with key decision makers for certain prospective grant applications.

· Write and edit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents tailored to each funder’s priorities.

· Collaborate with program staff to gather information, outcomes data, and budgets for proposals and reports.

· Ensure submission deadlines are met with high-quality, accurate, and timely materials.

· Manage the grant reporting calendar and ensure all interim and final reports are submitted on time.

· Track grant deliverables and compliance requirements, coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure funder expectations are met.

· Maintain accurate records in the grants database (CRM, Salesforce, or other platform), including funder communications, proposal status, and grant outcomes.

· Work closely with the SVP of Development to help cultivate relationships with foundation, corporate, and government grant officers to deepen engagement and increase funding.

· Work closely with the finance, senior leadership and program teams to meet all grant related deadlines and align grant budgets with actual expenditures and outcomes.

· Provide training and support to program staff on funder expectations, grant writing support, and performance tracking.

· Participate in Organization events and Travel between Miami locations may occasionally be required.

Key Measures of Success

• Achieves or exceeds annual grant revenue targets across foundation, corporate, and government sources.

• Secures at least 10-15 new institutional funders annually, expanding and diversifying the funding base.

• Maintains 100% on time submission of proposals and reports with high quality and alignment to funder guidelines.

• Ensures 100% compliance with grant deliverables, with accurate tracking and no audit issues.

• Keeps grant records fully updated in the CRM or system of choice, including deadlines, outcomes, and funder communications.

• Strengthens internal collaboration, with timely coordination across teams seeing clear communication of commitments to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably a degree in Arts, yet not essential.

• 5 years of experience in nonprofit grant writing and institutional fundraising, with a track record of securing significant grants. 

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills. Excellent command of the English language required, especially written.

• Organizational skills that reflect ability to work both independently and as part of a team and efficiently perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with great attention to detail.

• Strong project management abilities; capable of managing multiple deadlines and priorities.

• Outstanding communication and presentational skills 

• Experience working with grants and complex reporting requirements is a plus.

• Proficiency in CRM databases and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Monday.com, Asana, Salesforce or similar grants management systems preferred. 

Beyond the Job Ad

At Branches, we recognize it’s unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria in a job ad. We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements because we know that skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and evolve alongside us, join our team!

While most of the work for this position happens in a vibrant, collaborative office setting, we embrace flexibility, offering opportunities for remote or hybrid work when possible. Because our mission connects us deeply to our community, you’ll occasionally travel to other Branches sites or attend meetings with our Partners, with some evenings and weekends dedicated to special events or community needs. Reliable transportation is essential to support this work.

Branches is committed to the policy that all people have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please note: This role is dynamic, and responsibilities may evolve as we work together to meet the growing needs of the organization and the community we serve.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000