Grant Director

Porch Light Health

. Translate organizational vision and strategic priorities into a funding plan .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $85,500 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant writing, management, and compliance, with a proven track record of securing funding aligned with organizational goals. Capable of leading teams, cultivating funder relationships, and overseeing complex grant proposals and federal/state awards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant WritingGrants ManagementFederal And State Awards ManagementFunding Strategy DevelopmentTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Grant Proposal WritingFunding Compliance ManagementBudget MonitoringEligibility Assessment ReviewFunder Relationship Cultivation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervisory SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceGoogle SuiteMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Funding OpportunitiesGrant ContractsAudit-Ready ProceduresFunder MeetingsNon-Profit Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate organizational vision and strategic priorities into a funding plan
Scan and pursue federal, state, foundation, and opioid settlement or abatement funding opportunities
Build and maintain a prioritized funding pipeline and report progress against funding goals
Direct identification, evaluation, and pursuit of funding opportunities
Review eligibility assessments and funding recommendations and make go/no-go decisions with leadership
Cultivate funder relationships and serve as a primary funder contact
Identify funding gaps and develop strategies to close them
Write and oversee complex grant proposals and applications
Oversee complex federal and state awards, including funding terms, compliance, and reporting requirements
Lead setup of high-risk, complex awards, including Salesforce configuration
Ensure program implementation remains consistent with grant contracts and fidelity requirements
Lead contracting, award, kickoff, and close-out steps
Identify compliance risks and coordinate corrective action
Lead monthly fiscal monitoring, including budgets, allowable costs, and spend-down
Approve grant invoices for accuracy and consistency with contract terms
Oversee grant management systems, source documentation, and audit-ready procedures
Partner with Finance on budgets, allocations, coding, and time and effort documentation
Lead grant readiness for the newly developed non-profit/foundation
Represent the organization in funder meetings, site visits, and reporting discussions
Supervise, coach, and evaluate the Grant Specialist I
Set priorities, assign work, manage deadlines, train staff, and build process redundancy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of progressively responsible experience in grant writing and grants management, including 3+ years managing federal and/or state awards
Demonstrated ability to develop and carry out a funding strategy aligned with organizational goals, including a record of securing new funding
Demonstrated experience interpreting and managing grant contracts and compliance requirements
1+ years of experience supervising or leading staff
Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office, especially Sheets/Excel and Docs/Word
Valid driver's license