Grants Manager

Basic Function:

The Grants Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of public, private, corporate, and foundation grants for Lift Orlando, including grant prospecting, application development, sub-grant administration, compliance, reporting, and closeout. This role oversees both incoming grant awards and outgoing sub-grants to partner organizations, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, funder requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. The Grants Manager works cross-functionally to ensure grant-funded activities are properly budgeted, monitored, documented, and reported, supporting audit readiness, financial integrity, and long-term sustainability.

Essential Job Requirements:

· Manage and support an institutional grants portfolio operating at a multi-million-dollar scale, with demonstrated success securing $1–2M in institutional funding and expectations to support a $5M annual portfolio.

· Manage the full lifecycle of public, private, corporate, and foundation grants, including pre-award, post-award, and closeout activities.

· Identify and assess grant opportunities aligned with Lift Orlando’s strategic priorities.

· Coordinate and prepare grant applications, including narratives, budgets, and required documentation.

· Serve as a primary point of contact with funders for compliance, reporting, amendments, and renewals.

· Administer sub-grants to partner organizations, including agreements, monitoring, and compliance oversight.

· Maintain a centralized grant calendar tracking deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements.

· Monitor grant budgets and expenditures in coordination with Finance to ensure allowable cost compliance.

· Prepare and submit accurate and timely financial and programmatic grant reports.

· Support grant audits, monitoring visits, and funder reviews.

· Maintain complete and organized grant files to support audit readiness and internal controls.

· Develop and improve grant management processes, templates, and tracking systems.

· Collaborate with Finance, Programs, Development, and Leadership to ensure alignment and compliance.

Qualifications

Education:

· Bachelor's degree in public administration, Nonprofit Management, Finance, Accounting, Communications, or related fields required. A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Experience:

· Minimum of 3–5 years of grant management experience, including grant writing, compliance, and reporting.

· Demonstrated experience securing six- to seven-figure institutional grants and supporting $1–2M in annual grant funding required; experience operating in a $5M grant portfolio environment preferred.

· Experience with government, foundation, and corporate grants preferred, including relationship management with institutional funders and external partners.

License/Certification:

· None required.

Skills and Abilities

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Ability to manage multiple grants, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously

· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

· Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities

· Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners

Demonstrated Knowledge:

· Grant compliance requirements, including allowable costs and reporting standards.

· Grant budgeting and financial reporting in collaboration with finance teams.

· Proposal development and funder guidelines.

· Internal controls and documentation best practices.

· Nonprofit operations and programmatic alignment.

Physical Demands:

· Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.

· Ability to speak, hear, and communicate effectively in meetings and virtual settings.

· Ability to use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment.

· Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements:

· Ability to work on a hybrid schedule with occasional in-office presence required, as well as flexibility to work non-traditional hours as needed to support meetings, events, or time-sensitive priorities.

· Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.

· Commitment to Lift Orlando’s mission, values, and community-centered approach.

This job description outlines the position's essential functions and core duties, including the minimum requirements, skills, and abilities necessary for successful performance. However, these responsibilities should not be considered all inclusive. Supervisors may assign additional tasks and responsibilities to meet the organization's objectives.