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-timeWinooski • Vermont • 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, including compliance with federal and state requirements, while effectively coordinating projects and collaborating across teams. Strong ability to build relationships with funders and translate program outcomes into compelling narratives.

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Grant WritingProject ManagementFederal Grant ComplianceCRM Systems ExperienceNonprofit Fundraising

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Hard Skills

Grant Proposal WritingBudget MonitoringReportingPipeline ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsRelationship BuildingTeam CoordinationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Grants Management ToolsAsanaMonday.comMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

NonprofitYouth-ServingFunding OpportunitiesEquity and InclusionCommunity Partnership

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 grant terms and conditions, including foundation, corporate, state, and federal requirements
Own and improve grant operations systems, calendars, templates, and submission protocols
Coordinate with finance on restricted funding requirements, budget monitoring, and spending status
Lead development and grant-related projects from initiation through completion using timelines, workplans, and accountability tools
Coordinate teams across development, finance, programs, evaluation, and leadership
Facilitate meetings, monitor action items, and support follow-through
Identify project risks, bottlenecks, and competing demands and escalate issues as appropriate
Support funder meetings, presentations, site visits, and briefing materials for leadership, committees, or board review
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 the ability to manage multiple deadlines, stakeholders, and concurrent workstreams with a high level of organization and accuracy
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, attend multi-day employee retreats, participate in out-of-area travel, and occasional weekend events
Ability to work 35–45 hours per week in a full-time salaried exempt position

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
Flexible weekday hours
Participation in multi-day employee retreats
Regional and out-of-area travel opportunities