Grants & Development Manager

Title: Grants & Development Manager

Pay rate: $60,000 to $63,000

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Summary

The Grants & Development Manager is responsible for GRANTS (leading OnTrack WNC’s grant writing efforts and managing the full grant cycle, including researching opportunities, submitting applications, gathering information from directors, monitoring progress, and preparing all required reports) and DEVELOPMENT (supporting donor cultivation and stewardship, coordinating fundraising appeals, and helping plan and implement fundraising events). 

This role collaborates closely with agency directors and the Executive Director to gather data, track deliverables, and ensure timely and accurate submissions. The Manager must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, solve problems effectively, and work constructively within a team environment. 

Qualifications

This position requires:  

• At least three years of demonstrated professional writing experience. 
• Excellent story-telling capability and the ability to craft compelling narratives. 
• Proven skill in writing clearly and convincingly about nuanced or complex topics. 
• Ability to stay on task, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining attention to detail and quality. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly and warmly communicate goals, successes, and challenges in meetings with funders, donors, and sponsors. 
• Skills in planning, coordinating, and executing events. 
• Ability to create compelling written and visual messaging that informs, inspires, and encourages connection to OnTrack and its services. 
• Proficiency in using technology, including Microsoft Office applications, online grant application systems, and donor management software. 

Essential Qualities
 

The Grants & Development Manager will support OnTrack WNC’s grants and development efforts by: 

• Developing a strong understanding of the agency’s vision, priorities, and funding opportunities. 
• Gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing data from multiple sources to inform grant proposals and reports. 
• Writing clear, accurate, and well-organized reports for funders, leadership, and board review. 
• Maintaining a calendar of grant deadlines and ensuring timely submissions and reporting.
• Managing deadlines and deliverables for multiple grants and development projects simultaneously. 
• Maintaining organized systems to track grant requirements, submissions, and reporting schedules. 
• Helping plan and implement fundraising events that build community and raise support for OnTrack’s work. 
• Supporting the Executive Director in donor cultivation and stewardship efforts.
• Collaborating with the Executive Director and Board on fundraising strategy and growth opportunities.
• Demonstrating attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all work products. 
• Taking initiative in assigned responsibilities and following through consistently on tasks. 
• Effectively managing time and priorities to stay on task and meet deadlines. 
• Being receptive to feedback and demonstrating self-awareness and a commitment to ongoing learning. 
• Adapting to changing circumstances and adjusting plans as needed to achieve goals. 

Essential Functions

Grants Stewardship 

• Research and identify prospective grant opportunities to support existing programs and agency growth. 
• Draft, edit, and submit all grant proposals and all grant reports, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and on time. 
• Collect and synthesize data from the education team, counseling team, and finance staff to support proposals and reports. 
• Maintain a calendar of all grant deadlines and ensure timely submission of proposals and reports. 
• Track grant-related tasks and deliverables by liaising with program and finance directors and consolidating their updates into complete submissions.
• Complete all grant-related portions of the annual audit. 
• Build and steward relationships with new and existing funders. 
• Manage reporting requirements for HUD and act as the primary point of contact for North Carolina Housing Counseling Agency. 

Development and Fundraising 

• Support the Executive Director in cultivating and stewarding donor and sponsor relationships. 
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board on fundraising strategies and growth opportunities. 
• Assist with implementing a development plan that includes annual appeals, recurring donations, major gifts, sponsorships, and other giving opportunities. 
• Maintain donor and sponsor records in donation software and prepare and submit all donor and sponsorship reports. 
• Collaborate with staff to prepare donor acknowledgments and sponsorship follow-up, including reporting on funded outcomes. 

Events and Campaigns 

• Help plan and implement fundraising events and campaigns that build community and raise support for OnTrack’s work. 
• Partner with the Executive Director, Finance Director, and Fundraising Committee to design, promote, and execute events and campaigns. 

Team and Agency Participation 

• Actively participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and collaborative projects. 
• Contribute to organizational planning and visioning efforts as needed. 
• Support cross-team projects to advance agency objectives. 

Other Duties 

• Maintain organized systems for tracking grants, deadlines, reports, and fundraising activities. 
• Occasionally speak at internal or external events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Environment

This hybrid position is based at OnTrack’s main office, with all staff currently working remotely on Fridays (subject to change). It requires the ability to sit for long periods, use typical office equipment, and occasionally travel for local or regional meetings and events. 

Salary range 

$60,000 - $63,000 commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

OnTrack also provides significant employee benefits:

• Medical insurance (Employees pay $50/month) 
• Life and Disability insurance (no cost to employee)
• 401(k) retirement plan (after one year, OnTrack WNC contribute 5% of your annual pay)
• OnTrack WNC provides 14 paid holidays/year, and you’ll be eligible for 18 days of paid time off (PTO) in the first year. PTO increases with length of employment.

About OnTrack WNC:
OnTrack WNC is Western North Carolina’s trusted non-profit source for financial education and counseling. Since 1973, the organization has helped individuals achieve financial goals through education, counseling, and support to overcome crises, afford basic needs, and make sound financial decisions rooted in their values.

To Apply:

Submit a compelling cover letter, resume, and professional references to emilyr@ontrackwnc.org. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.