Grant Proposal Desk Manager

About the Role

Responsible for overseeing the full grant lifecycle—from opportunity identification through post‑award reporting—and for establishing a centralised grant desk that coordinates with strategy, finance, and operations to maximise funding outcomes. What You'll Do

• Establish and manage a centralised grant desk serving as the hub for all grant-related activities across the organisation.
• Research and identify funding opportunities aligned with the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives; monitor local, state, federal, and private funding cycles.
• Lead the development of high-quality grant proposals with subject matter experts to gather necessary information and data for grant proposals; develop project narratives, timelines, budgets, and logic models.
• Build and maintain a robust grant pipeline to track all stages of grant applications, from initial research to submission and award; monitor deadlines and submission requirements; ensure timely submissions and compliance.
• Collaborate with the finance department to ensure accurate budget planning and financial alignment for all grant proposals; work with strategy teams to align with organisational priorities; communicate with department heads to ensure operational readiness for proposed grant-funded projects.
• Track the progress of submitted grant applications, provide regular updates to executives, and develop post-award reporting processes to monitor implementation and ensure compliance with grant requirements. What We're Looking For
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, nonprofit management, communications, or related field (required).
• Master’s degree (mentioned in the posting).
• Certifications in grant writing (e.g., Grant Professional Certified (GPC)) are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in grant writing and management, including demonstrated success in securing grants; experience managing the full grant lifecycle (research, application, submission, post-award).
• Experience collaborating with finance and operations teams to develop budgets and manage grant-related compliance.
• Skills: Strong writing and editing skills; excellent organizational and project management skills; strong analytical skills, particularly in budgeting and financial analysis; ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including internal teams and external funders.