Grants Manager

The Grants Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing HomeAid Hawai‘i’s mission by securing and managing funding that supports the development of deeply affordable housing solutions statewide.

This position is responsible for identifying, writing, and managing grants from public, private, and corporate sources while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and alignment with organizational goals.

The Grants Manager oversees the full lifecycle of grant management, from prospect research and proposal development to tracking deliverables and reporting outcomes. This role translates HomeAid Hawai‘i’s impact and data into compelling, funder ready narratives that demonstrate measurable results and community value.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Grant Research, Writing, and Management

• Identify, research, and track grant opportunities from private foundations, corporations, and government sources aligned with HomeAid Hawai‘i’s mission and programs

• Prepare clear, compelling, and data informed grant proposals and supporting materials that communicate impact and funding needs

• Manage the full grant lifecycle in Salesforce, including opportunity creation, application submission, award tracking, reporting deliverables, renewals, and closeouts

• Maintain an up to date grants calendar in Salesforce to ensure all deadlines, tasks, and funder communications are accurately logged and monitored

• Ensure all grant activities comply with funder requirements, organizational policies, and reporting standards

2. Financial Coordination and Compliance

• Partner with the Finance Team to ensure budgets, invoices, and expenditures align with grant terms and reporting requirements

• Track and document grant related revenue and expenses in Salesforce in collaboration with the Controller or Finance Manager

• Support quarterly and annual reporting cycles by compiling data, financials, and outcomes for required filings and funder updates

• Partner with Project Directors and the Project Administrator to ensure accurate alignment between project budgets, deliverables, and grant funded activities

3. Reporting and Impact Communication

• Prepare progress and final reports that clearly demonstrate outcomes, lessons learned, and measurable community impact

• Gather and synthesize information across departments to accurately report achievements and milestones supported by grant funding

• Use Salesforce data to generate performance insights, outcome reports, and funder communications highlighting measurable results

• Support the Chief Impact Officer and Chief External Affairs Officer in translating data and impact metrics into compelling, funder ready stories

4. Partnership Cultivation and Stewardship

• Maintain positive and professional relationships with funders and partners through timely communication, recognition, and updates

• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for renewed or expanded funding relationships

• Work with the Marketing and Communications team to develop materials that highlight grant supported programs and stories

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field; advanced degree preferred

• Minimum five years of experience in fundraising, philanthropy, or related role with demonstrated success raising funds for nonprofit organizations

• Proven track record of securing major gifts, managing relationships, and meeting fundraising goals

• Experience in volunteer recruitment, in kind donation management, and partnership development with construction related partners preferred

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; skilled and strategic writer required

• Experience with donor database systems including Microsoft 365 and Salesforce

• Knowledge of the philanthropic landscape in Hawai‘i highly desirable

• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Commitment to HomeAid Hawai‘i’s mission and values, and passion for addressing homelessness and housing insecurity

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods

• Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds

• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers, printers, copiers, scanners, phone systems, and postage meters

• Hand eye coordination and manual dexterity

• Visual acuity to read printed and electronic documents

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

• Hearing and speaking abilities for in person, phone, and video conversations

• Willingness to travel frequently throughout the State of Hawai‘i

Benefits

• 100 percent employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Thirteen paid State of Hawai‘i holidays annually

• Sixteen paid days per twelve months upon hire for vacation and sick leave

• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary employer match up to 4 percent following probationary period

• Flexible healthcare spending plan

• Mileage reimbursement per company and IRS guidelines for eligible mileage

• Company cell phone

• Student loan forgiveness support

• Hybrid work schedule based on team needs

• Hybrid home ergonomics and cyber security support as needed

• Company paid professional development and annual certification renewals