Full-Time Grants Manager

Full-Time Grants Manager 

Position Summary: 

The Grants Manager plays a pivotal role in securing and stewarding funding that supports 603 Legal Aid’s (603LA) mission of providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. This position works collaboratively with the Executive Director, program managers, accounting staff, and other internal stakeholders to research, prepare, submit, and track grant proposals and reports. The Grants Manager ensures that funding requests align with organizational priorities, comply with funder requirements, and effectively convey the impact of our work. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Grant Development & Management 

• Assist program managers, the Executive Director, and other stakeholders to ensure funding efforts are aligned with organizational goals and meet internal and external deadlines. 

• Research prospective funding sources to identify funding opportunities that fit program needs and the organization’s mission. 

• Draft, edit, and submit letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and supporting documents in accordance with funder guidelines. 

• Tailor each submission to funder requirements while maintaining consistent messaging that reflects 603 Legal Aid’s mission and priorities. 

Data & Impact Story Collection 

• Collaborate with program managers to gather data, client stories, program descriptions, and outcome metrics  for grant applications and reports. 

• Work closely with staff to translate program results into compelling narratives for funders. 

Collaboration & Compliance 

• Partner with accounting staff to prepare accurate and funder-compliant budgets, financial reports, and grant expenditure reports. 

• Maintain complete and organized grant records, including submission schedules, reporting requirements, award agreements, and compliance documentation. 

• Monitor grant reporting deadlines and ensure timely submission of all required follow-ups and deliverables. 

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• At least 2 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit development. 

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to craft clear, persuasive, and tailored proposals. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail. 

• Experience collaborating with program staff and finance teams to produce accurate and compliant submissions. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new databases or tracking systems. 

• Experience working in legal services, social services, or other mission-driven nonprofits. 

• Familiarity with grant management software and donor databases. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including clients, staff, board members, and external partners. 

• Experience building and maintaining relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and funders.  

• Knowledge of issues affecting low-income and marginalized populations. 

• Commitment to social, economic, and racial justice, and experience working with marginalized or low-income communities.  

• Good judgment, a sense of humor, and the ability to maintain a positive attitude.
  

• Spanish language or other language skills preferred.
  

Compensation & Benefits 

This position is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and considered exempt for the purpose of federal wage/hour law. This position will be hybrid, after an initial 90-day introductory period. Salary DOE, expected to be $70,000 to $90,000 per year, plus benefits package including medical, retirement, life and disability and generous paid time off. The Grants Manager position is based in our Concord, NH office.