Grants Manager

The DREAM Program, Inc.

. Research and pursue foundation, corporate, government, and institutional funding opportunities aligned with DREAM's mission and strategic priorities .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,000 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant writing and management, with a strong focus on securing funding from foundations, corporations, and government entities. Proficient in project management, compliance, and collaboration across teams to enhance grant operations and support organizational goals.

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Grant WritingProject ManagementFederal Grant ComplianceCRM Systems ExperienceNonprofit Fundraising

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Hard Skills

Grant Proposal WritingGrant Lifecycle ManagementBudget CoordinationData AnalysisReport Writing

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingTeam CoordinationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Grants Management ToolsAsanaMonday.comMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

NonprofitFundraisingEquity and InclusionYouth-Serving OrganizationsInstitutional Funding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research and pursue foundation, corporate, government, and institutional funding opportunities aligned with DREAM's mission and strategic priorities
Write, edit, and coordinate grant proposals, letters of inquiry, applications, and reports
Manage a pipeline of prospective and current grants to support annual revenue goals and long-term planning
Build and maintain relationships with prospective and current institutional funders
Contribute written content and coordination support for campaigns, donor communications, and fundraising initiatives
Manage all phases of the grant lifecycle, including pre-award planning, submission, post-award tracking, reporting, and closeout
Ensure compliance with applicable grant terms and foundation, corporate, state, and federal requirements
Own and improve grant operations systems, calendars, templates, submission protocols, and pre-/post-award handoffs
Coordinate with finance on restricted funding requirements, budgets, and spending status
Lead planning and coordination for development and grant-related projects from initiation through completion
Coordinate development, finance, programs, evaluation, and leadership teams; facilitate meetings and monitor action items
Identify project risks, bottlenecks, competing demands, compliance gaps, and execution issues; escalate as appropriate
Support leadership with funder meetings, presentations, site visits, and briefing materials
Translate program outcomes, stories, and data into narratives for funders and stakeholders
Track grant deliverables, internal milestones, and reporting schedules
Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to strengthen grant and development operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required
2–7+ years of relevant experience in grant writing, development, nonprofit fundraising, project management, or a related field
Demonstrated success securing, managing, or supporting foundation, corporate, and/or government grants
Experience with federal grant programs and compliance requirements strongly preferred
Strong project management skills, including managing multiple deadlines, stakeholders, and concurrent workstreams
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
Experience with CRM systems, grants management tools, project management platforms (e.g., Asana, Monday.com), and Microsoft Office preferred
Experience in a nonprofit, youth-serving, multi-site, or geographically distributed environment preferred
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful community partnership
Willingness to work in-person at a designated DREAM office at least one day per week
Willingness to travel regionally and participate in multi-day employee retreats and out-of-area travel
Ability to work occasional weekend events
Willingness to travel up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group Medical Insurance for the employee paid at 100% (no probationary period)
Five weeks (25 days) paid time off — inclusive of vacation, sick, and personal days
Eight paid holidays, including winter break (Dec. 24–Jan. 1) and a November break
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Amazon Prime (buying and streaming)
Professional development opportunities
3% employer match retirement plan
Expanded health benefits — dental and vision with employee contribution
DREAM gear/uniforms
Relatively flexible weekday hours
Participation in multi-day employee retreats and organizational events