Grants Manager

Description

Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
Grants Manager – Richmond Office

Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) seeks a full-time Grants Manager for its Richmond office.
Key Responsibilities
• Prospect Research: Identify and qualify new foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities that align with our strategic goals.
• Grant Writing: Write, edit, and submit high-quality, persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), and concept papers.
• Reporting & Compliance: Maintain meticulous records, monitor grant budgets, and prepare accurate, timely financial and narrative reports for funders.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate and steward relationships with grant officers and stakeholders through regular communication and updates.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with program and finance teams to gather data, track outcomes, and ensure grant deliverables are met.

Qualifications & Requirements
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in grant writing and grant management for non-profits with a verifiable track record of funded proposals.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex program data into compelling narratives.
• Organizational Skills: Strong project management abilities with high attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Financial Acumen: Comfort with non-profit accounting, budgeting, and collaborating with finance teams to track grant expenditures.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with grant management software and donor databases such as Bloomerang and Salesforce.

Compensation & Benefits
• Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000 commensurate with experience.
• Benefits Include:
o Health, dental, and vision insurance
o Paid time off, health leave and paid holidays
o 401(k), life insurance, tuition repayment assistance program

How to Apply
Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your grant writing experience, and a writing sample to Jill Pierce, Director of Human Resources at jill@cvlas.org Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

CVLAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Duties

Key Responsibilities
• Prospect Research: Identify and qualify new foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities that align with our strategic goals.
• Grant Writing: Write, edit, and submit high-quality, persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), and concept papers.
• Reporting & Compliance: Maintain meticulous records, monitor grant budgets, and prepare accurate, timely financial and narrative reports for funders.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate and steward relationships with grant officers and stakeholders through regular communication and updates.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with program and finance teams to gather data, track outcomes, and ensure grant deliverables are met.

Skills Required

Qualifications & Requirements
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in grant writing and grant management for non-profits with a verifiable track record of funded proposals.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex program data into compelling narratives.
• Organizational Skills: Strong project management abilities with high attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Financial Acumen: Comfort with non-profit accounting, budgeting, and collaborating with finance teams to track grant expenditures.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with grant management software and donor databases such as Bloomerang and Salesforce.

Work Schedule

The schedule for this position would be Monday through Friday from 9 – 5 for a minimum of 2 months while onboarding. Staff currently can work remote 2 days a week although this policy may be changing in the near future to full time in office. The office location is downtown Richmond, VA.