Senior Grants Manager

Overview Join a Team That Changes Lives For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters. At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer: 1. Generous Paid Time Off 2. Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages 3. Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay 4. Paid On-the-Job Training 5. Tuition Reimbursement 6. Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth 7. Flexible Schedules 8. Retirement Savings Plan Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today. Job Description The Sr Grants Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of a grant pipeline - from research and prospecting through proposal development, post-award compliance, and reporting. Working closely with Program, Finance, and Advancement staff, this role ensures that all grant activities align with funder requirements, internal financial controls, and organizational priorities. This role has primary writing and reporting responsibility for a pipeline of current and prospective foundations. For larger or more complex grants, leadership leads funder outreach and relationship management, while the Grants Manager provides writing, budgeting, compliance, and reporting support. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Research, identify, and assess funding opportunities aligned with current and prospective organizational programs 2. Evaluate funder priorities, eligibility requirements, and reporting obligations 3. Advise leadership on grant feasibility, timelines, and reporting expectations 4. Develop and write clear, compelling, and compliant grant narratives 5. Collaborate with Program staff to define project objectives, outcomes, and measurable impacts 6. Coordinate with Finance to develop grant budgets and supporting fiscal documentation 7. Serve as lead writer for grant proposals and applications within pipeline; provide writing, budgeting, and coordination support to leadership on larger or more complex funding opportunities, while leadership leads outreach and funder relationships for those grants 8. Prepare and submit complete grant applications with all required attachments, Post-Award Grant Management and Compliance 9. Work closely with Program and Finance staff to manage awarded grants across their full lifecycle, ensuring adherence to funder requirements 10. Maintain and monitor a comprehensive grants compliance and reporting calendar 11. Prepare and submit required narrative and performance reports on schedule 12. Develop a cultivation and stewardship plan for all Foundations within pipeline 13. Maintain complete grant files in accordance with funder and organizational requirements 14. Coordinate funder acknowledgments, award letters, and required communications with Advancement colleagues 15. Meet regularly with Finance and Program leadership to review grant status, reporting needs, and upcoming deadlines QUALIFICATIONS 1. Bachelor's degree required 2. Minimum 5 years of experience in grant writing and grants management, preferably within a nonprofit setting 3. Strong writing, organizational, and project management skills 4. High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously 5. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat 6. Strong understanding of grant compliance and reporting requirements 7. Ability to collaborate effectively with Program, Finance, and leadership staff 8. Ability to inte pret funder guidelines and translate them into actionable plans 9. Excellent written communication and document management skills 10. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Equal Opportunity Employer **Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/DisabilityWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.