Grants Manager

Foundation for Louisiana (FFL) is a social justice philanthropic intermediary founded in 2005 as the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation to invest in the immediate recovery of Louisiana’s communities after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. While FFL was established in the wake of these disasters, our founders recognized the need to address the longstanding inequities that contributed to their disparate impacts and have shaped life outcomes for the most marginalized of Louisianans for centuries.

Our programs grew in response to these needs, and today FFL focuses on racial justice, climate justice, criminal justice reform, economic justice, gender justice, and support for Louisiana's vibrant arts and culture.

All Foundation for Louisiana employees are currently working remotely. While the Grants Manager can be based anywhere in the state, the position may require visits to our Baton Rouge and New Orleans offices when conditions permit. Office space is available in both locations; however, pandemic conditions are monitored closely, and FFL observes all municipal, parish, and state guidelines as well as CDC recommendations to prioritize health and safety.

We seek a dedicated professional with experience in fund development or nonprofit finance, passionate about Louisiana’s pressing issues. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in dynamic environments, approaches work with values-centeredness, and is committed to learning and reflection. Deep knowledge of Louisiana’s social issues is highly valued.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with program, finance, and development staff to craft compelling grant proposals, funding requests, and reports, taking lead on larger grants.
• Assemble sections of grant proposals with input from relevant teams.
• Ensure timely review and submission of proposals by coordinating with staff.
• Review proposal guidelines to ensure compliance and completeness.
• Manage the grant calendar, pipeline, and submission schedules.
• Support donor cultivation and stewardship strategies, tracking grant cycles and renewals.
• Coordinate meetings, including logistics and note-taking.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Assist with budget creation, projections, and expense analysis.
• Support internal reporting related to grants and finances.

SYSTEMS

• Manage the Salesforce CRM database, ensuring data accuracy.
• Maintain records of interactions with funders and partners.

YOU’RE GOOD AT:

• Centering diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work.
• Time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization.
• Project management and problem-solving.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Working with diverse groups and attention to detail.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU:

• Have developed systems for grant management and reporting.
• Have experience assessing organizational risks related to new programs.
• Have facilitated resolution of disallowed costs.

Salary ranges from $55,000 to $65,000, based on experience.