Job Description

Turn Purpose Into Funding. Turn Stories Into Impact.

At Pathways to Housing DC, we don't just write grants, we change lives. If you're a strategic storyteller who knows how to turn data into compelling narratives and relationships into long-term funding, this role is for you.

Position Summary

The Senior Grants Manager plays a critical role in securing and sustaining institutional funding to support the mission of Pathways to Housing DC. This position leads the full lifecycle of grant development and management, including identifying funding opportunities, coordinating proposal development, preparing reports, and maintaining strong relationships with institutional funders.

The role calls for a strategic, deeply organized professional who not only excels in writing and project management but understands the power of storytelling to forge meaningful relationships. As a Senior Grants Manager, this individual becomes a bridge, translating the agency's mission, history, and future vision into narratives that resonate with funders and inspire long-term partnerships.

Working collaboratively across program, finance, and leadership teams, the Senior Grants Manager brings together diverse voices and insights to craft proposals that are not just compliant and compelling, but human and memorable. Through thoughtful communication and trust-building, this role strengthens the connections that sustain the organization's fundraising efforts and ultimately helps transform the agency's work and impact in the community.

This position contributes directly to the organization's ability to expand programs and services that support individuals experiencing and recovering from homelessness in the Washington, DC region.

Responsibilities

Grant Development and Communication

• Research and identify new institutional funding opportunities across foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Develop and write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding requests.
• Prepare timely and accurate grant reports that communicate program outcomes and organizational impact.
• Maintain ongoing communication with funders to ensure strong stewardship and relationship management.

Grants Management and Coordination

• Manage the organization's grants calendar and ensure the timely submission of all proposals, reports, and renewal applications.
• Coordinate proposal development across departments by gathering program data, budgets, and supporting materials.
• Track and monitor grant performance, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure compliance with funding requirements.

Financial Oversight and Compliance

• Develop and manage grant budgets in collaboration with program and finance teams.
• Ensure grant activities comply with funder guidelines and organizational policies.
• Support accurate financial reporting and documentation related to institutional funding.

Research and Strategy

• Conduct research to identify new funding prospects aligned with Pathways to Housing DC's mission and programs.
• Monitor trends in philanthropy, housing policy, and funding opportunities to inform strategy.
• Contribute to strategies that diversify and strengthen the organization's institutional funding portfolio.

Collaboration and Organizational Support

• Partner with program staff, finance, and leadership to ensure accurate program representation in grant proposals.
• Foster strong working relationships across departments to support proposal development and reporting.
• Support organizational fundraising initiatives and cross-functional projects as needed.

Systems and Data Management

• Maintain accurate grant records within donor management systems and grant tracking tools.
• Utilize platforms such as donor databases, grant portals, and internal collaboration tools to manage workflows and documentation.
• Ensure organized digital files and compliance with data security and recordkeeping standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grants management, grant writing, or institutional fundraising within the nonprofit or public sector.
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing grant proposals for foundations, corporations, or government agencies.
• Strong written communication, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Preferred

• Experience working in housing, homelessness services, or human services organizations.
• Experience working with donor management systems (e.g., Bloomerang) or grant management platforms.
• Familiarity with government grant processes and compliance requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-Driven Work: Directly impact programs supporting individuals experiencing homelessness
• Strategic Role: Shape and grow the organization's institutional funding portfolio
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate program, finance, and leadership teams
• Storytelling with Purpose: Turn real-life impact into compelling funding narratives
• Growth Opportunity: Expand your expertise in grants strategy, compliance, and funder engagement

What Are WE Offering?

• Hybrid Work Model
• 15 days of vacation to start plus 11 paid holidays
• 10 Paid Sick/Wellness leave
• Health Insurance (singles, partner, and family coverage offered), including an employer sponsored HSA account to offset the cost of copays and healthcare services
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Employer paid LTD Pathways' paid life insurance 403b Match
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Many additional employee paid services such as legal coverage, Short Term Disability, and pre-tax commuter benefits

Submit the following:

1. A thoughtful cover letter detailing your interest in the position and how your qualifications align with the role and Pathways to Housing DC's focus and mission.
2. A current resume

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