Full-time · Hybrid
Grants Manager
This is a high-impact role for a sophisticated fundraiser who excels at the intersection of data-driven reporting and compelling storytelling. You will manage a diverse portfolio of institutional funders, serving as the primary liaison between the organization's mission and the philanthropic community. It is a perfect fit for a detail-oriented leader who wants to drive growth in a well-established Northern Virginia nonprofit.
Britepaths · Fairfax, Virginia, United States · Posted 22 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact role for a sophisticated fundraiser who excels at the intersection of data-driven reporting and compelling storytelling. You will manage a diverse portfolio of institutional funders, serving as the primary liaison between the organization's mission and the philanthropic community. It is a perfect fit for a detail-oriented leader who wants to drive growth in a well-established Northern Virginia nonprofit.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute a comprehensive grants strategy aligned with long-term organizational goals
- Maintain and expand the annual grants calendar and proposal pipeline
- Synthesize program outcomes and data into persuasive cases for support
- Ensure rigorous compliance and reporting for all government and corporate awards
- Cultivate and steward relationships with foundation program officers and stakeholders
Essential
- Must reside in the Greater Washington, D.C. Metro Region
- Proven track record of securing six-figure+ government and foundation grants
- Demonstrated success in major gift procurement
- Expertise in the full grant lifecycle from prospecting to post-award compliance
- Ability to work a 35-hour work week in a hybrid capacity
- Mastery of program evaluation and budget principles
Preferred
- Residence in Northern Virginia
- Experience developing 'Theory of Change' models
- Advanced experience in synthesizing program data for impact narratives
Key Skills
Artful storytelling and narrative buildingStrategic revenue planningAdvanced organizational and leadership skillsImpeccable attention to detail and deadline managementRelationship management with program officersGrant management software proficiencyPublic presentation and communication
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Hybrid work flexibility (telecommuting and in-office)
- Shortened 35-hour work week
- Salaried position with a stable 41-year-old organization
- Opportunity to lead grant strategy at a high level
- Collaborative team environment
Next step
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