What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Manager position at Presbyterian College?
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Position Information
Position Title
Grant Manager
Division
Presbyterian
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Advancement, the Grants Manager plays a vital role in securing philanthropic support for Presbyterian College by identifying, cultivating, and stewarding relationships with private, corporate, and family foundations. This position leads the grants process from prospect research and proposal development to post-award reporting and relationship management. The Grants Manager collaborates closely with faculty, staff, and advancement colleagues to develop compelling proposals that align institutional needs with funder interests. In addition to foundation engagement, the Grants Manager will also pursue select opportunities from government and corporate partners, when appropriate, to strengthen institutional initiatives.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Proactively identify and qualify new foundation and corporate grant opportunities that align with Presbyterian College’s strategic goals.
- Maintain a comprehensive calendar of upcoming grant deadlines and renewal opportunities.
- Conduct ongoing research on philanthropic trends and emerging funders in higher education, student success, and community impact.
- Lead the preparation and submission of letters of inquiry, full proposals, and renewal requests.
- Work with faculty, administrators, and finance to gather data, budgets, and supporting materials.
- Ensure all proposals are accurate, complete, and submitted on time, following funder guidelines.
- Manage post-award compliance, including grant reporting, tracking outcomes, and budget reconciliation.
- Coordinate with finance and project leads to ensure appropriate use of funds and adherence to grant terms.
- Maintain detailed records in the advancement database.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with foundation program officers and corporate giving representatives.
- Assist in preparing senior leadership for meetings and site visits with foundation partners.
- Develop stewardship materials, including progress reports and impact stories.
- Support campus departments and faculty in developing competitive grant proposals.
- Performs other related functions as directed.
Required Qualifications
The successful Grants Manager will be a self-starter with excellent writing skills who is conscientious, attentive to detail, and results-oriented. The ideal person will have a clear understanding of and belief in Presbyterian College’s mission and will be a positive, collegial team player with a proven ability to motivate, engage, and work collaboratively with staff across the organization to develop and attract strong funding.
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience in grant writing, foundation relations, or institutional fundraising.
- Demonstrated success in securing grants from private or corporate foundations.
- Strong writing, editing, and research skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and collaborate across departments.
- Familiarity with fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM) and grants management tools.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Presbyterian College.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful Grants Manager will be a self-starter with excellent writing skills who is conscientious, attentive to detail, and results-oriented. The ideal person will have a clear understanding of and belief in Presbyterian College’s mission and will be a positive, collegial team player with a proven ability to motivate, engage, and work collaboratively with staff across the organization to develop and attract strong funding.
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience in grant writing, foundation relations, or institutional fundraising.
- Demonstrated success in securing grants from private or corporate foundations.
- Strong writing, editing, and research skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and collaborate across departments.
- Familiarity with fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM) and grants management tools.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Presbyterian College.
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Salary
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S069P
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
11/10/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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