Grants Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Grants Manager

Supervises : None

Location : Providence, Rhode Island

Exempt / Non-Exempt : Full Time Exempt

Summary :

Ocean State Media (formerly Rhode Island PBS & The Public’s Radio), serving Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, is seeking a Grants Manager to lead our efforts in securing institutional funding that supports the transformation and growth of the newly created organization and its local journalism, cross-platform storytelling, educational programs and community-centered experiences.

This role is responsible for building grant operations from the ground up, establishing internal processes, working across teams to surface fundable opportunities, developing strong relationships with funders, and managing the full lifecycle of grants from proposal to final report.

The Grants Manager will align fundraising efforts with strategic priorities, connecting our work in storytelling, news, education, and community engagement with the priorities of foundations, government agencies, and philanthropic institutions. As the organization’s dedicated grants lead, this position will play a pivotal role in expanding institutional support and meeting comprehensive revenue goals.

Specific Duties (including but not limited to) :

• Develop and implement a new, organization-wide grant strategy to grow and attract foundation, government, and institutional support.
• Establish internal systems and workflows for identifying, applying for, and managing grants that align with the organization's goals and initiatives.
• Set measurable success metrics, gather data and qualitative feedback, evaluate impact, deliver reports and recommendations, and adjust strategy accordingly.
• In collaboration with our development and underwriting teams; Develop and maintain a portfolio of high-level foundation prospects to cultivate, solicit, and steward.
• Lead and support teams by writing persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports that reflect the impact and ambition of Ocean State Media's work.
• Collaborate with staff across departments to understand program needs and develop fundable project concepts.
• Ensure all awarded grants are managed effectively, including budget oversight, compliance, and reporting in partnership with the Finance team.
• Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national funders.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to develop budgets, track expenditures, and ensure compliance with funder guidelines
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on grant activity and portfolio performance
• Stay current on trends in institutional philanthropy, particularly in media, journalism, education, and public service sectors

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer :

At Ocean State Media Group, we foster a creative, dynamic workplace where employees can thrive, grow and connect with our mission. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

How to Apply :

Required application documents for this position include Resume and Cover Letter.

Rhode Island PBS is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, military service, or genetic information.