Grants Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Us : Meals on Wheels Orange County is the largest nonprofit provider of nutrition and supportive services for at-risk older adults in Central and North Orange County. Our mission is to combat hunger and loneliness among older adults through nutritious meals, friendly visits, and safety checks and to support families through day services. Annually, we deliver nearly 2 million meals to 20,000 at-risk older adults.

Location : Santa Ana, CA (The Village)

Hours : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM

Salary Range : $80,000 - $95,000 annually (Salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience)

JOB SUMMARY : The Grants Manager is responsible for managing the organization’s grants portfolio, including research, proposal development, reporting, and stewardship. This role ensures timely submission of grant applications, accurate tracking of deadlines, and effective communication with funders, supporting the organization’s fundraising goals and mission.

The position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, self-management, discretion, and sound judgment when working with donors and handling sensitive or confidential information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer, who manages current grants, while focusing on increasing revenue through new grant prospects, research, and proposal development.
• Manage the full lifecycle of grants, including prospect research, proposal development, submission, reporting, and renewals.
• Secure between $150,000 and $300,000 annually in new grant funding through research, proposal development, and relationship building.
• Maintain a grants calendar to track deadlines, reporting requirements, and funding cycles.
• Support the Pen to Paper by assisting with grant-related materials, and deadlines
• Collaborate with Chief Development Officer, finance, and leadership to gather data and ensure grant proposals and reports are accurate and compelling.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, ensuring alignment with grant requirements and organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with funder guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Steward grant relationships by ensuring timely acknowledgment of contributions and providing impact updates to funders.
• Identify new grant opportunities and develop strategies for pursuing funding from foundations, corporations, and government sources.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Director of Development and Director of Marketing to integrate grant funding into overall fundraising and communications strategies.
• Track and analyze grant outcomes and funding trends to inform strategic decision-making.
• Support special projects and initiatives as needed, including grant-related events or donor recognition opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS :

Meals on Wheels Orange County is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.