Grant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Annual Salary

Unbound Now is ending human trafficking by identifying victims, supporting survivors, seeking justice, and leading system change. We are motivated by our faith in Jesus and work each day as individuals driven by hope, oriented towards service, and committed to excellence. To learn more about our values, please read ourStatement of Faith.

Job Title : Grant Manager

Job Status : Full-time, exempt

Job Location : Remote

Job Summary : 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, and serving as the main liaison between Unbound Now (HQ) and Unbound Now offices on all proposal and grant-related matters. The Grants Manager 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 Nows offices.

Compensation : Annual salary

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; and the 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

Availability : Anticipated 40-45-hour work week, generally 8 : 30-5 : 30 CST Monday-Friday with a one-hour lunch break

Working Conditions :

Work is performed in a normal office environment or other professional environment. Work duties may, on rare occasions, be performed in an environment requiring exposure to weather extremes, fumes, odors, and noise

Job Responsibilities :

• 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
• Maintains a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public
• 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
• This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The scope of the position may change as necessitated by organizational demands.

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Reports to : Chief Program Officer

Works with : Grant Accountant, Grant Writers regarding budgets and financial information for applications and financial reports; Development Team on restricted gifts and giving opportunities

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