Grants Manager

The Grants Manager is a seasoned professional who ensures Communities In Schools of Virginia (CIS-VA) has the resources to advance its mission. The Grants Manager will identify, pursue, and report on corporate and foundation grant funding, while partnering closely with program leaders and the Senior Vice President of Advancement to ensure all program members have the tools they need to support their work.

The Grants Manager will also support the finance function in grant management. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented strategist who can balance grant deadlines and multiple incoming funding streams, ensuring the advancement and finance functions run smoothly in support of transformational growth.

Key Responsibilities:

The Grants Manager is responsible for:
Grants Strategy and Management

Lead the full grants lifecycle, including research, proposal development, reporting, and stewardship.

Manage and grow a portfolio of foundation, corporate, and government funders, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

Collaborate with program and finance staff to develop budgets and gather data that demonstrate CIS-VA’s impact.

Maintain a robust grants calendar to ensure timely submission and reporting.

Contribute to statewide fundraising initiatives by identifying and coordinating grant opportunities that benefit CIS-VA and its affiliates.

Oversee grant, contract, and restricted-fund accounting, as applicable.

Manage all aspects of the various grants programs including but not limited to applications, grant guidelines, supporting committee decision-making, and payment of all grant awards.

Facilitate various grant committee meetings to ensure clear and consistent program management.

Collaborate with the Senior VP of Advancement and the Vice President of Operations to develop, contribute to, and maintain internal grant management policies and procedures, performance measures, and dashboards.

Monitor the overall activity of existing funds, responding to inquiries from fund holders including timely action for contribution and distribution request.

Generating timely monthly, quarterly, and annual grant statements and financial analysis.

Contributing to organizational budgeting, reporting, and routine expenditure reports.

Organizational Impact

Collaborate with the Vice President of Advancement and leadership team to integrate grants strategies into broader advancement goals.

Represent CIS-VA at meetings with funders, partners, and affiliates as the subject matter expert on grants and finances.

Work in partnership with donors and fund advisors to refine and improve all aspects of grant making programs to ensure programs reflect philanthropic goals of the donors.

Manage grant partner relationships and communications, organize engagement and follow-up opportunities, problem-solve challenges, track progress, and maintain accurate records.

Required Qualifications:

5-7+ years of professional experience in grants writing and management, preferably in the nonprofit or education sector.

Demonstrated success securing and managing six- and seven-figure grants.

Strong understanding of public and private grant management processes.

Outstanding writing and editing skills with the ability to tailor messages for funders, donors, and public audiences.

Experience with government grants and statewide policy engagement.

Ability to serve as a strong public representative of the CIS network.

Experience juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Commitment to CIS’s mission of removing barriers to student success and ensuring access to opportunity for every learner.

Desired: Experience with the following systems:
Hubspot, Monday, Quick Books, and Mailchimp.

$65,000 – $85,000 / year

The salary for this position is $65,000 - $85,000. Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision health insurance, a retirement plan with company matching, paid time off, and professional development.

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