Job Description

Overview

Grants Manager Childrens Law Center, Washington, DC. Full-time. Salary: $65,000.00 - $81,000.00 Annually. Application Deadline: N/A.

About Us

Childrens Law Center is a mission-driven organization focused on providing high-quality legal services to children and families in DC. Our vision is that all children have a strong foundation of family, health and education and are free from poverty, trauma, racism and other forms of oppression. Our mission is to do this work together with DC children and families, using the law to solve urgent problems today, improve systems that affect their lives tomorrow and strengthen our community so that change endures. We strive to recruit and retain individuals who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to our work.

Job Summary

The Grants Manager plays a critical role in supporting the Development Team by managing the full lifecycle of institutional grants. This includes coordinating grant applications and reports, tracking deadlines and deliverables, aligning grant budgets with programmatic needs and ensuring compliance with funder requirements. The Grants Manager serves as a central liaison between Development, Finance and Program teams to ensure strategic and effective use of grant funding.

Role Responsibilities

• Grants Coordination and Project Management: Manage the full grant life cycle in coordination with an external grant writing firm, including prospecting, proposal development, submission, reporting and stewardship for foundation, corporate and government grants.
• Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar, tracking deadlines for proposals, reports, renewals and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal and external workflows for grant submissions and reporting, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Support the Chief Development Officer (CDO) in identifying new funding opportunities and stewarding existing fundraising relationships. Lead cross-functional collaboration to gather necessary data, narratives and financials for grant proposals and reports.
• Lead internal project management for all funded grants, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between the Development, Program and Finance teams.
• Develop clear work plans with the grant writing firm and internal stakeholders to meet grant deliverables and deadlines.
• Facilitate regular meetings with grant writing firm and program managers to review grant progress, anticipate challenges and develop solutions.
• Monitor progress on grant-funded projects to ensure alignment with stated objectives and timelines.

• Grant Writing and Relationship Management: Prepare and submit timely, high-quality grant applications for funding opportunities managed internally.
• Prepare and submit timely, high-quality grant reports that clearly articulate program impact and financial expenditures for funder opportunities.
• Create and maintain relationships with Foundation and Institution contacts to cultivate ongoing relationships.

• Compliance and Deliverables Oversight: Maintain meticulous records of all grant-related documentation, including proposals, contracts, reports and correspondence.
• Develop and maintain a robust system for tracking grant performance against key deliverables, outcomes and timelines.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with funder requirements and terms; serve as the internal expert on grant reporting and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure grant budgets are accurately developed and aligned with programmatic needs and funder specifications.
• Facilitate regular check-ins with program and finance teams to assess grant performance and compliance.
• Monitor grant expenditures and budget variances, ensuring funds are used appropriately and efficiently according to grant agreements.
• Provide regular financial updates and analysis to the CDO and program staff on the status of grant spending.
• Ensure all grant activities comply with funder requirements and organizational policies.
• Assist in preparing for audits and funder reviews as needed.

Required Skills And Experience

• Minimum of four to seven years of experience in nonprofit grants management, grant writing or institutional fundraising.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or certification in nonprofit management, public administration or related field preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to craft persuasive and clear grant narratives.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Proficiency in grant tracking systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce or similar CRM is a plus.
• Experience with Power BI is a plus.

Salary And Benefits

The salary for this position ranges from $65,000-$81,000 annually based on relevant experience. Childrens Law Center offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance; employer-provided retirement contributions; flexible spending plans; and vacation, sick, holiday, family and medical leave. For more details on the benefits package, visit the organizations careers page.

Application Instructions

This position will be starting in January 2026. To apply, please submit a resume via CLCs careers page.

Childrens Law Center is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe you need accommodation to search for or apply for one of our positions please email Jobs@ChildrensLawCenter.org with the accommodation requested and the job title. It may take up to three business days to receive a response.

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