Grants Account Manager

This is a client-facing role where you’ll manage a portfolio of approximately 3–5 nonprofit clients across the arts & culture, education, and STEM sectors.

You’ll lead day-to-day grant work, build funding pipelines, and develop strong client relationships. You’ll grow into full ownership of strategy and begin leading within a team “hub” structure. You’ll be trusted to think, prioritize, and guide our clients towards funding success.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for your clients
• Write and submit strong, strategic grant proposals and LOIs
• Build and manage funding pipelines aligned with client goals
• Conduct and synthesize prospect research to identify aligned funding opportunities and inform client funding strategy
• Collaborate with clients to gather program, financial, and impact information
• Develop and align grant budgets that support competitive proposals
• Track deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements
• Maintain organized systems across all client work
• Collaborate with contract writers during high-volume periods
• Represent Coastal Nonprofit Consulting in client and external settings, including occasional in-person meetings, events, or networking opportunities

This role is:

• Client-facing and relationship-driven
• A blend of strategy and hands-on execution
• Fast-paced, but grounded in thoughtful, high-quality work
• A leadership role with ownership over client outcomes
• An opportunity to build systems and processes that create long-term impact

This role is not:

• A high-volume grant writing shop where output matters more than quality
• A purely administrative or task-based position
• A role where you wait to be told what to do
• A short-term or transactional role focused only on output rather than long-term client and firm growth

We primarily work with organizations in the arts & culture, education, and STEM sectors, as well as other community-based nonprofits.

Experience in or a genuine interest in these fields is required.

• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in grant writing, development, or a related role
• Demonstrated success in securing grants
• Strong writing and storytelling skills
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Comfort working with program budgets and financial information
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients
• A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset
• Openness to using tools and technology (including AI) to work efficiently

• Like owning your work and managing your own projects
• Enjoy building relationships with clients
• Prefer thoughtful, strategic work over constant urgency
• Are organized and naturally detail-oriented
• Are adaptable and open to evolving how you work
• Are motivated to build relationships within the San Diego nonprofit community and contribute to meaningful, local impact

• You’ll work directly with organizations doing meaningful, community-centered work
• You’ll manage your own portfolio and build real client relationships
• You’ll step into a leadership role with the opportunity to grow your scope, influence, and team leadership over time
• You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team where your voice and ideas matter
• You’ll work in an environment that values clarity, strategy, and sustainable workflows

• Remote, with occasional in-person client or funder meetings as needed within San Diego County
• Full-time, exempt



• $70,000–$80,000 salary commensurate with experience

• Health insurance, or employer contribution toward medical coverage
• 15 days of paid time off annually, plus paid holidays, with increases based on tenure
• Flexible, remote work environment
• Professional development budget for courses, certifications, or conferences
• Opportunities to grow your scope, influence, and leadership as the company expands
• Collaborative, supportive team focused on thoughtful, high-quality work