Hybrid Grant Manager

at Unbound Now

• Job title: Grant Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Fort Worth, United States

About the role

• Grant Manager providing strategic guidance for program development at Unbound Now. Overseeing grants management and serving as a liaison between HQ and offices.

Responsibilities

• The primary function of the Grant Manager is to provide strategic guidance, under the leadership of the Chief Programs Officer, for all current and future program development
• Streamlining grants and proposal development processes
• Serving as the main liaison between Unbound Now (HQ) and Unbound Now offices on all proposal and grant-related matters
• Manages the complete life cycle of projects and grants within the assigned portfolio from proposal development to grant closeout
• Working closely with appropriate staff throughout Unbound Now’s offices
• Maintains an active Christian witness and upholds the values of Unbound Now
• Attends devotions and participates in prayer support for the ministry, donors, and volunteers
• Provides technical guidance to Unbound Now program staff, ensuring effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of programs
• Oversees all grants within the Unbound Now portfolio, ensuring timely proposal submissions, reports, and amendments
• Serves as the primary liaison with the Chief of Program Officer and Unbound Now offices on proposals, agreements, and the primary donor contact for grants management and reporting issues
• Works with finance teams to ensure accurate and timely donor reporting and budget compliance
• Standardizes proposal and reporting templates in line with donor and organizational guidelines
• Conducts office visits to assess operational challenges and provide donor compliance guidance
• Monitors donor funding opportunities and proactively informs leadership of upcoming proposals
• Leads the proposal development process, working closely with key personnel and the necessary parties
• Under the leadership of the Chief Programs Office, facilitates grant agreement negotiations, compliance reviews, and project kick-off meetings
• Fosters collaboration between programmatic, finance, logistics, and operational teams to improve efficiency and effectiveness in program implementation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered
• Minimum of three years of experience managing financial aspects of government and foundation grants and contracts for a complex nonprofit with multiple funding sources and grant revenue of at least $6 million, including grant budget development, fund and grant accounting, compliance, and detailed financial reporting
• Familiarity with the Uniform Guidance regulations and other policy requirements applicable to federal government grant awards
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Mature Christian faith as evidenced by participation in a local Christian church
• Thorough commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Unbound Now
• Agree to take and pass all required background checks
• Provide three references (supervisor, professional, personal)
• Detail-oriented
• Highly responsible
• Outstanding collaborator with others, internally and externally
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload in response to dynamic contexts
• Responsive, solutions-focused, and service-oriented
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Commitment to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Must develop an in-depth understanding of all Unbound Now programs and services and accurately and professionally represent them to donors and prospects
• Abide by Unbound Now policies at all times, including Unbound Now’s Gift Acceptance Policy
• Submit expense documentation properly and within required time frames per the company expense policy, and follow all Ramp Monthly Closeout Instructions and Process
• Submit travel reimbursements daily, adhering to all travel guidelines
• Submit time-sheet hours/grant allocations daily, adhering to grant guidelines (if applicable)
• Complete all Unbound Now required training on time
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a personal or company vehicle as needed for work-related travel
• Demands include sitting for long periods at a computer, repetitive hand motions from frequent keyboarding
• Demands frequently require close visual attention
• Demands frequently require prolonged mental concentration
• Demands frequent remote video calls

Benefits

• Unbound Now offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance for employees and families with premiums covered by the employer
• employer-paid life insurance for employees
• option to participate in Unbound Now's retirement plan (with 3% salary match after 90 days with a 1-year vesting period)
• Dental and Vision are available at employee expense