Foundation And Grants Manager

Summary

Join the Epilepsy Foundation as their Foundation and Grants Manager! This role requires 2-3 years of experience in grant writing for private and family foundations, with a proven track record of success in healthcare, human health, patient advocacy, biotech, or social services. You will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, managing grant administration, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing, communication, and organizational skills, along with experience using grant prospecting and tracking software. This position offers a competitive salary and the possibility of telework.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-3 years of full-time grant writing experience, preferably in human health or patient advocacy
• At least 2 years of experience in identifying and qualifying grant opportunities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort in learning new technical systems
• Experience with grant prospecting and tracking software
• Strong knowledge of grant funding as a revenue source and its role in nonprofit positioning
• Understanding of basic fundraising principles, best practices, and industry standards
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while demonstrating ownership and accountability
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong ethical judgment and discretion, maintaining confidentiality in all grant-related matters

Responsibilities

• Compile and write funding requests
• Develop grant proposals
• Identify prospective funding opportunities
• Oversee all aspects of grant management, including tracking grant spending, program outcomes, final reporting, and preparing stewardship reports
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Foundation to identify and pursue suitable grant opportunities, collecting and synthesizing data from departments, subject matter experts, and senior leadership to complete complex and unique proposal requirements
• Utilize all available resources to analyze prospective opportunities, including past funder grant allocations, giving patterns, and funding trends, to determine eligibility and the best approach for positioning the Epilepsy Foundation with grantmaking institutions
• Advise colleagues on high-potential grant-seeking opportunities that align with the Foundation’s expertise and mission while ensuring a high likelihood of success
• Develop and maintain a grant calendar and project management procedures to track all grant activities and deadlines
• Establish a quality review process to ensure grant proposals are complete and comply with all requirements
• Advise colleagues on best practices and assist in creating fundraising strategies to achieve revenue goals
• Research and identify suitable grant opportunities
• Lead the planning and execution of grant proposal writing for family and private foundations
• Manage post-award grant administration, ensuring compliance and timely reporting
• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce CRM and other tracking systems
• Serve as the primary grant writing subject matter expert, responding to internal inquiries
• Develop strong, strategic relationships with funders and decision-makers
• Leverage internal expertise to create successful grant proposals
• Maintain and improve grant tracking processes for increased efficiency
• Identify and recommend software tools for enhanced grant prospecting and management
• Ensure all grant proposals meet quality and compliance standards before submission
• Advise colleagues on best practices in grant writing and fundraising strategy to achieve revenue goals
• Assist with the management of vendor contracts and technology platforms related to fundraising
• Support new hire onboarding and training for grant-related systems
• Manage budget planning and financial reporting in collaboration with the finance team
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with fundraising, peer-to-peer campaigns, and major gifts

Benefits

• Telework options may be available per the Foundation’s policy
• Salary Range $75,000-$80,000