Grants Manager

About The IDDeal Foundation

The IDDeal Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) a life of independence, confidence and a sense of purpose, through our three pillars: Work. Live. Play. The Foundation is rooted in relationships, innovation, and impact, and we are entering an exciting phase of growth with the opening of our residential facility, The IDDeal Place, in Spring 2026. 

Position Summary 

The IDDeal Foundation is seeking an experienced, resourceful Grants Manager to lead our grant development efforts. This role is ideal for someone who has existing relationships with local and national funders, knows how to find new, viable grant opportunities, excels at writing compelling grant proposals, and can manage the full lifecycle of grant funding.

This role will be responsible for building and managing a multi-year institutional funding pipeline to support operational growth and capital initiatives, including the launch and stabilization of The IDDeal Place. The Grants Manager will own strategy, execution, reporting, and continuous improvement of grant revenue performance.

This position requires a highly organized, proactive professional who can work independently, while also engaging deeply with our mission and community. The Grants Manager will report directly to the Director of Programs and collaborate closely with a small group of internal stakeholders to ensure strong funding outcomes and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Grants Strategy & Pipeline Development

• Research, build, and maintain a robust pipeline of foundation, corporate, and government funders to meet or exceed annual targets.
• Evaluate fit, giving trends, and long-term potential for funders, and share those recommendations with leadership.
• Track developments in philanthropic and public funding to position The IDDeal Foundation competitively.

Grants Development & Writing

• Serve as the organization’s lead writer to produce compelling, accurate, tailored grant submissions that reflect funder priorities.
• Ensure all materials align with The IDDeal Foundation’s voice, values, commitments, and writing standards.

Data, Grants Management & Deadline Management

• Develop and manage a centralized grants calendar capturing all deadlines to ensure timely submission. 
• Lead the selection, implementation, and ongoing administration of a grants management and tracking software to ensure accurate monitoring and reporting of grant activity.
• Prepare interim and final grant reports, including outcomes and impact storytelling.

Funder Engagement & Stewardship

• Serve as a primary point of contact for foundation, corporate, and governmental partners, building positive, professional relationships over time.
• Participate in funder calls and meetings; provide program updates, clarify proposal details, and address follow-up needs.
• Support relationship-building by coordinating calls, meetings, and site visits with funders.
• Follow up on declined proposals to gain insight and strengthen future submissions.

Organizational Participation

• Participate in internal meetings, supervisor check-ins, and other duties, as needed. 
• Attend IDDeal Foundation events to better understand programs, members, and impact.
• Build familiarity with I/DD services and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of previous experience in grant research, prospecting, and writing for a nonprofit organization.
• Extensive knowledge of, and/or existing relationships with, funders, especially local South Florida foundations and funders.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and consistent reliability in meeting deadlines.
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, QuickBooks accounting software, and donor management or grants management database platforms.
• Commitment to The IDDeal Foundation’s mission and values.
• Background or experience connected to I/DD, disability services, residential services, or human services.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Collaborative, flexible, and comfortable working in a small, growing organization.

Additional Requirements

• Willing to sign a non-compete agreement
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally within Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Once The IDDeal Place opens, most in-person meetings will be in Lake Worth, Florida.

Compensation and Benefits 

• This is a full-time, hybrid remote position. Candidates must be located in the South Florida area and available for in-person meetings and events as scheduled.
• Annual compensation range of approximately $55,000-$70,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• The ideal candidate will accept a 1099 position with no benefits provided. This is negotiable for the right candidate. 

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please send the following to Ashley Ponson at ashleyp@theiddealfoundation.org 

• Resume
• Cover letter outlining your grant writing experience
• 1–2 writing samples, such as grant proposals or narrative excerpts
• A list of grants submitted and/or awarded

No phone calls or recruiters, please.