Grant Manager

Compensation: $66,664-$71,011 annually, DOE

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

The Grant Writer is responsible for securing and stewarding grant funding that supports the lifesaving programs of the Humane Society of Utah (HSU). Working closely with the VP of Philanthropy, this position researches funding opportunities, writes and submits grant proposals, and manages reporting and compliance for HSU’s grant portfolio. The Grant Writer collaborates across departments to understand program needs and translate HSU’s mission, impact, and outcomes into compelling funding requests.

This role is ideal for a strategic, detail-oriented writer who wants their work to directly expand HSU’s capacity to care for animals in our community.

Job title Grant Manager

Department Development

Reports to VP of Philanthropy

FLSA status Exempt

Employment type Full-time (40 hours per week)

Paygrade/range $66,664-$71,011 annually, DOE

Location Murray, Utah; hybrid schedule with regular in-office collaboration and partial remote flexibility

Last updated 06/2026

• In collaboration with the VP of Philanthropy, plans and executes HSU’s grant strategy, annual grant schedules, and revenue goals.
• Manages all activities required to prepare, submit, and track HSU grant applications and reports.
• Conducts ongoing prospect research to identify new foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities aligned with HSU’s programs.
• Builds and maintains a thorough understanding of HSU’s programs by meeting with department heads and team leaders, and uses that knowledge to identify and grow grant funding opportunities.
• Analyzes, monitors, and reports on grant-related metrics, data, results, and expenses to ensure restricted funds are used appropriately and in compliance with grantor requirements.
• Prepares and submits all required grant reports on time and provides ongoing stewardship to current funders.
• Partners with the Finance Director and VP of Philanthropy to maintain accurate financial records for grant tracking and reporting.

Other duties: Performs other duties as assigned in support of HSU’s mission and operational needs.

Required qualifications

Education Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Minimum of 2-3 years of grant writing or related nonprofit fundraising experience, including a track record of securing grant funding.

Licenses/certifications Not applicable.

Technical skills Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat DC, and Gmail; experience using donor or grants databases (e.g., Foundation Directory) is required.

Physical requirements Primarily sedentary office work; occasional lifting of materials up to 15 lbs.

Schedule requirements Standard business hours with occasional flexibility for grant deadlines. Some evening and weekend availability will be needed for fundraising events, donor meetings, or community engagement activities.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in animal welfare or another mission-driven nonprofit organization.
• Familiarity with the Foundation Directory Online or similar prospect research databases.
• Established relationships with regional or national foundation funders.

Work environment Primarily office-based, with occasional time on the shelter campus; may involve exposure to animal-related noise and odors during campus visits.

Animal contact Minimal to occasional; primarily limited to interactions during campus visits or program tours.

Emotional demands Occasional exposure to stories or data involving animal suffering, neglect, or euthanasia as part of grant reporting and program updates.

Schedule variability Generally consistent business hour schedule; occasional flexibility needed around grant submission deadlines. Some evening and weekend availability will be needed for fundraising events, donor meetings, or community engagement activities, with scheduling planned thoughtfully and flexibly whenever possible. No rotating shifts or routine on-call expectations.

Supervision

Employee oversight None.

Volunteer oversight None.

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