Grant Manager

Beacon Hill is hiring a Grants Manager for a growing non-profit in Chicago! This is a contract-to-hire role starting immediately. The Grants Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the grants process, including identifying funding opportunities, preparing and submitting grant proposals, tracking grant deliverables and compliance, and reporting to funders. This role plays a key part in ensuring the organization secures and maintains financial support from foundations, government agencies, and other grant-making institutions.Key Responsibilities:Research and identify new grant opportunities aligned with the organization's mission and programs.Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents.Maintain a grant calendar to track submission deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal opportunities.Coordinate with program staff, finance, and leadership to gather necessary information for applications and reports.Manage grant budgets and ensure compliance with all grant terms and conditions.Prepare timely and accurate reports for funders and internal stakeholders.Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective funders.Monitor grant-funded project outcomes and collaborate with program teams to ensure deliverables are met.Maintain accurate records of all grant activity in the organization's database or tracking system.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or related field (Master's preferred).Minimum of 3+ years of experience in grant writing and management.Strong writing, editing, and project management skills.Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.Familiarity with grant reporting and compliance processes.Experience with grants databases or CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Foundation Directory Online) is a plus.Benefits: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile:Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com. Benefits Information:Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)