Grants Manager

DigDeep

Manager, Grants at DigDeep focused on developing proposals and securing funding to improve water access. Collaborate with teams to drive impactful programs for communities in need.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a primary writer and project manager of all institutional grant proposals, corporate and individual solicitations, and donor report submissions, playing a key role in securing ongoing and new support.
Communicate in a timely and effective manner internally across departments on upcoming deadlines and development information needs for use in grant development and reporting.
Support frontline fundraisers by contributing to initiatives for DigDeep’s donors to ensure excellent engagement and prompt follow-up, including crafting regular written updates and impact reports.
Maintain a tracking and reporting system for grant proposals, awards, and prospects to ensure the timeliness of submissions and reports in advance of both internal and external deadlines.
Manage all necessary records, files, reports, databases, and resource materials pertinent to grant activities to ensure they remain up to date and accurate.
Build firsthand knowledge of the DigDeep model and impact by working collaboratively with other departments, participating in relevant programmatic discussions and activities, and occasionally traveling for team gatherings.
As DigDeep continues to increase revenue and diversify its portfolio, potential tasks may include exploring opportunities to develop grant proposals for federal funding by researching, drafting, and submitting comprehensive applications aligned with the organization's mission and programs.
Assist with ad-hoc projects and support other tasks/duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience required, including grant writing, grant management, foundation relations, institutional fundraising, and grant reporting
Exceptional grant writing, editing, and proofreading skills required, with a demonstrated track record of developing successful grant proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and other funder-facing communications
Strong ability to synthesize complex programmatic, financial, and impact data into clear, compelling, and persuasive narratives tailored to diverse funding audiences
Demonstrated experience managing the full grant lifecycle, including proposal development, submission, reporting, stewardship, and compliance
Outstanding written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to funder guidelines
Ability to manage multiple grant deadlines simultaneously while producing high-quality work under time constraints
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace required
High computer literacy, technical aptitude, and comfort learning new systems and platforms
Experience with Salesforce, Slack, Asana, or similar CRM and project management software preferred
Able to focus under pressure, prioritize competing demands, and consistently deliver high-quality work against deadlines
Organized, trustworthy, dependable, and diplomatic
Comfortable working independently, exercising sound judgment, and completing assignments within established timeframes
Understanding of data security and donor confidentiality best practices preferred
Experience and/or willingness to work across diverse cultural contexts and communicate effectively across cultural differences
Flexibility to travel occasionally for team gatherings, retreats, site visits, and other organizational needs, including locations such as Navajo Nation (AZ/NM/UT), West Virginia, Texas, Los Angeles, and other destinations as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Wage to Commensurate with Level of Position
Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
23 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits
Employee Offering: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 100% employer paid
Spouse/Children/Family Offering: Employer covers up to $500 of the monthly cost for medical insurance for spouse/children/family; Employer covers 100% of the cost for dental and vision insurance for spouse/children/family
401k Retirement Plan (With employer match)
Life Insurance (100% employer paid)
Annual Professional Development Stipend
Annual Wellbeing Reimbursement
BrightPlan Membership (Financial wellness benefit)
One Medical Membership
Kindbody Membership
Access Perks Membership (Discounts and savings benefit)
Monthly Cell Phone Use Reimbursement (Position dependent)
Monthly Internet Use Reimbursement (Position dependent)
Annual Protective Weather Gear Reimbursement (Position dependent)
Annual Protective Footwear Reimbursement (position dependent)
Work Laptop
15 Paid Holidays (Including, one week closure for Labor Day)

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Hard Skills & Tools

grant writinggrant managementfoundation relationsinstitutional fundraisinggrant reportingproposal developmentcomplianceeditingproofreadingdata synthesis

Soft Skills

written communicationattention to detailtime managementorganizational skillstrustworthinessdiplomacyindependencejudgmentflexibilitycultural competence