Grants Manager

The Grants Manager is a critical member of AMLT's Development team, leading the organization's end-to-end grants program. The role will partner closely with Program, Finance, and Tribal leadership to build and manage a sustainable grants program capable of supporting AMLT's continued growth. The Grants Manager will oversee a portfolio of approximately 40-50 active grants representing approximately $6 million in annual funding while leading efforts to grow annual grant revenue from approximately $2.7 million toward $4 million and beyond.

What You Will Do

The Grants Manager will manage the complete lifecycle of 40-50 active grants from award through closeout and renewal, develop grant kickoff plans, monitor grant expenditures, and prepare timely financial and narrative reports. The role will also develop and execute a proactive grants strategy, conduct prospect research, and build and maintain a healthy pipeline of new funding opportunities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is highly organized, strategic, and proactive, with experience managing state and federal grants, navigating ambiguity within a growing organization, and building scalable grants management systems. The Grants Manager will help AMLT pursue untapped potential to expand its operating budget and increase funding for land protection, stewardship, restoration, cultural revitalization, and education.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of progressively responsible grants management experience in a nonprofit, government, tribal, or environmental organization
• Demonstrated success managing the complete grant lifecycle—from prospect research through proposal development, award management, reporting, compliance, and renewal
• Proven experience securing and managing six- and seven-figure grants
• Experience managing state and federal grants, including complex compliance and reporting requirements
• Exceptional grant writing and editing skills with demonstrated ability to communicate complex programs through compelling narratives
• Strong financial acumen, including grant budgeting, restricted funding, grant spend-down tracking, and budget variance analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience analyzing budgets and monitoring grant expenditures
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous concurrent deadlines
• Experience working collaboratively across Development, Finance, and Program teams
• Experience implementing or optimizing CRM or grants management systems; Salesforce/CharityEngine experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 – $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Option to enroll in employer-supported medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 15 days personal time off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate for work-related travel