Grant Manager

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 our Statement 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 Now's 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.

Desired Outcomes:

• Identify and research new grant opportunities monthly
• Prepare and submit high-quality grant/foundation proposals
• Maintain accurate grant records to support quality reporting and future opportunities
• Collaborate with program staff to align funding with organizational goals and objectives
• Train program staff on best practices in grant writing and the process
• Monitor and ensure adherence to grant compliance

Working Relationships:

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

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered
• Minimum of three years of experience managing financial aspects of government and foundation grants and contracts for a complex nonprofit with multiple funding sources and grant revenue of at least $6 million, including grant budget development, fund and grant accounting, compliance, and detailed financial reporting
• Familiarity with the Uniform Guidance regulations and other policy requirements applicable to federal government grant awards
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong writing and editing skills

Job Requirements:

• Mature Christian faith as evidenced by participation in a local Christian church
• Thorough commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Unbound Now
• Agree to take and pass all required background checks
• Provide three references (supervisor, professional, personal)
• Detail-oriented
• Highly responsible
• Outstanding collaborator with others, internally and externally
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload in response to dynamic contexts
• Responsive, solutions-focused, and service-oriented
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Commitment to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Must develop an in-depth understanding of all Unbound Now programs and services and accurately and professionally represent them to donors and prospects
• Abide by Unbound Now policies at all times, including Unbound Now's Gift Acceptance Policy
• Submit expense documentation properly and within required time frames per the company expense policy, and follow all Ramp Monthly Closeout Instructions and Process
• Submit travel reimbursements daily, adhering to all travel guidelines
• Submit time-sheet hours/grant allocations daily, adhering to grant guidelines (if applicable)
• Complete all Unbound Now required training on time

Physical and Driving Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate a personal or company vehicle as needed for work-related travel

• Demands include sitting for long periods at a computer, repetitive hand motions from frequent keyboarding
• Demands frequently require close visual attention
• Demands frequently require prolonged mental concentration
• Demands frequent remote video calls

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