Grants Manager

The DREAM Program, Inc.

Grant & Project Manager at DREAM, focusing on securing funding and enhancing project management. Collaborating across various teams to achieve mission-driven goals.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant writing, proposal development, and managing the grant lifecycle while ensuring compliance with funding requirements. Proven ability to build relationships with funders and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve fundraising goals.

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Grant WritingProposal DevelopmentProject ManagementFunder RelationshipsCompliance Management

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Hard Skills

Grant Lifecycle ManagementBudget MonitoringImpact StorytellingPipeline ManagementFundraising Initiatives

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsRelationship BuildingTeam CoordinationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsGrants Management ToolsProject Management PlatformsMicrosoft OfficeAsana

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit FundraisingFederal Grant ProgramsFoundation GrantsCorporate GrantsYouth-Serving Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify & Pursue Funding: Research and pursue foundation, corporate, government, and institutional funding opportunities aligned with DREAM's mission and strategic priorities.
Proposal Development: Write, edit, and coordinate compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, applications, and reports.
Pipeline Management: Manage a pipeline of prospective and current grants to support annual revenue goals and long-term planning.
Funder Relationships: Build and maintain proactive relationships with prospective and current institutional funders, tracking relationship history and next engagement steps.
Development Support: Contribute written content and coordination support for campaigns, donor communications, and fundraising initiatives as assigned.
Lifecycle Management: Manage all phases of the grant lifecycle — pre-award planning, submission, post-award tracking, reporting, and closeout.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable grant terms and conditions, including foundation, corporate, state, and federal requirements.
Systems Ownership: Own and continuously improve grant operations systems, calendars, templates, and submission protocols.
Standardize pre- and post-award handoff processes.
Finance Coordination: Maintain visibility into restricted funding requirements in coordination with finance, including budget monitoring and spending status.
Project Leadership: Lead planning and coordination for development and grant-related projects from initiation through completion, including timelines, workplans, and accountability tools.
Cross-Functional Teams: Coordinate teams across development, finance, programs, evaluation, and leadership. Facilitate meetings, monitor action items, and support follow-through.
Funder Stewardship: Maintain strong, professional relationships with funders through timely communication, reporting, and stewardship.
Impact Storytelling: Translate program outcomes, stories, and data into clear, compelling narratives for funders and stakeholders.
Progress Tracking: Track progress against grant deliverables, internal milestones, and reporting schedules.
Continuous Improvement: Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to strengthen grant and development operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required.
2–7+ years of relevant experience in grant writing, development, nonprofit fundraising, project management, or a related field.
Demonstrated success securing, managing, or supporting foundation, corporate, and/or government grants.
Experience with federal grant programs and compliance requirements strongly preferred.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines, stakeholders, and concurrent workstreams with a high level of organization and accuracy.
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
Experience with CRM systems, grants management tools, project management platforms (e.g., Asana, Monday.com), and Microsoft Office preferred.
Experience in a nonprofit, youth-serving, multi-site, or geographically distributed environment preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group Medical Insurance for the employee paid at 100% (no probationary period)
Five weeks (25 days) paid time off — inclusive of vacation, sick, and personal days
Eight paid holidays, including winter break (Dec. 24–Jan. 1) and a November break
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Amazon Prime (buying and streaming)
Professional development opportunities
3% employer match retirement plan
Expanded health benefits — dental and vision with employee contribution
DREAM gear/uniforms