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.
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