The Grants Manager will play a critical role in RTP’s fundraising efforts by managing the grants pipeline, writing and submitting all grant proposals and reports, and
identifying new funding opportunities. This role will secure essential institutional and corporate
support, including sponsorships for RTP’s annual Run to Rebuild event. We’re looking for an
experienced grant writer and project manager who can balance deadlines, build and maintain relationships with funders and volunteers, and communicate RTP’s impact with clarity and passion.
This is a non-exempt position.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Grants Management and Development
● Write, edit, and submit compelling, timely, and well-written grant proposals and reports to
foundations, corporations, and government funders.
● Track and manage the grants pipeline, ensuring all deadlines for submissions and reports are
met.
● Maintain up-to-date records of grants and funding opportunities in RTP’s Salesforce database.
● Research and identify new institutional funding prospects aligned with RTP’s mission and
goals.
● Secure corporate sponsorships for the Run to Rebuild and maintain strong relationships with
sponsors.
● Serve as a liaison for institutional and corporate funders, providing updates and materials
as needed, with support from the Development Director and CEO.
● Collaborate with program and communications staff to gather data, outcomes, and success
stories for use in proposals and reports.
General Development Support
● Support the Development Director and Communications Manager in fundraising campaigns, donor
communications, and events as needed.
● Assist with institutional donor stewardship activities.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
● Minimum of 2 years of grant writing experience in a nonprofit or similar environment.
● Proven success securing foundation, corporate, and government funding.
● Bachelor’s degree or higher.
● Strong written communication skills, with the ability to translate program goals and impact
into persuasive proposals.
● Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management skills.
● Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
● Proficiency working in an office environment that requires regular use of Microsoft Office
suite, e- mail, shared calendars, shared network drives, and a client database.
● On rebuilding days, able to work long hours and occasional Saturdays.
● Ability to occasionally lift 30lbs.
● During the week between Christmas and New Year’s the Development team will have light duties
that can be performed remotely.
● Strong planning, attention to detail and organizational skills.
● Initiative & Ownership – RTP employees are asked to take responsibility for their own work,
ask questions when they need help, and deliver high quality work without micromanagement.
● Emotional Awareness & Cultural Humility – RTP employees are asked to demonstrate awareness of
and empathy for the way emotions and cultural perspectives show up in our work and engage
effectively with a diverse population of clients, partners, and volunteers
• Knowledge of housing programs and/or health and human services is a plus.
BENEFITS
● Employees receive health, vision, and dental insurance, dental, vision, life insurance,
short-term disability and retirement benefits (with no personal match required for retirement).
● New hires work on-site at our office at least three days per week for the first six months.
After that period, alternate remote work policies can be put in place with coordination from your
supervisor. Our office is at 3001 Stokley St., Philadelphia, PA 19129
● Unlimited paid time off (PTO) with a minimum recommendation of 15 PTO days per year. There is
also PTO for 9 federal holidays, and the last Friday of every month.
● Commitment to supporting professional development for all staff.