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A Wider Circle

Grants Manager

A Wider Circle, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900

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Job Summary

A Wider Circle is seeking a dedicated Grants Manager to support organizational fundraising efforts. The Grants Manager will report to the Director of Grants and Contracts and will assist in overseeing the full lifecycle of foundation, corporate, and government grants and contracts, from proposal development to compliance, reporting, and invoicing. The first month will be on-site and will gradually increase up to 60% remote.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft proposals, reports, and other materials for government, foundation, and corporate funders, reflecting organizational requirements and funder priorities

Maintain working knowledge of program budgets, basic financial attachments, and other supporting documentation

Conduct prospect research to identify and qualify grant funding opportunities

Develop fluency in program data and accurately incorporate into proposals and other requests

Work closely with the Director of Grants & Contracts to manage grants calendars, deadlines, and deliverables and ensure compliance with grant requirements.

Maintain accurate records of proposals, contracts, reports, and invoicing using project management tools

Prepare and submit invoices in accordance with contract terms

Coordinate across departments to gather program and evaluation data to monitor progress toward grant deliverables and outcomes.

Support special projects or cross-team initiatives related to grants

Attending fundraising and networking events as needed

Qualifications:

Excellent writing and editing skills

(writing sample required).

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Demonstrated project management abilities, ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities

Familiarity with nonprofit finance, budgets, and development process.

Knowledge of government contracting and grants management strongly preferred

3+ years of experience in grant writing, compliance, or contract administration (nonprofit or government experience is a plus).

Bachelor's degree or above

Proficiency with Google Workspace and MS office

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Additional eligibility requirements:

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Other duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Travel required

Local travel

A Wider Circle offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Short-term Disability

Vision Insurance

Application Requirements

As part of your application, please submit a writing sample that demonstrates your ability to create engaging content for grant specific projects and/or submissions. The writing sample should be between 1,000+ words and can be an example of previous work or a short piece written for this application.

Please attach the writing sample as a PDF or Word document when submitting your application. To do so, please upload one document at a time by selecting your document and clicking upload, repeat the process for any additional documents. Ensure that any proprietary or sensitive information is removed.

Your writing sample will be used solely to assess your fit for this role and will be kept confidential.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

A Wider Circle is deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, gender (including gender identity or expression), religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or other non-merit factors. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.