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Job DetailsJob Location: Foothills Animal Shelter - Golden, CO 80401Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 HourlyJob Category: FundraisingPOSITION SUMMARY

The Grants Manager identifies, develops, writes, and manages grants that support fundraising efforts and strategic initiatives across the shelter. This position oversees the full grant lifecycle, including prospect research, proposal development, sponsorship requests, corporate foundation proposals, grant compliance, reporting, stewardship, and renewal efforts. The Grants Manager will develop persuasive funding narratives, manage multiple deadlines, maintain strong relationships with funding partners, and ensure compliance with grant requirements. As a member of the Development and Community Engagement team, the Grants Manager will have an active role in meeting current and future fundraising goals in support of the shelter's mission.

DEPARTMENT: Development & Community Engagement
REPORTS TO: Director of Giving and Engagement
NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS: 0
STATUS: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt
SCHEDULE: Approximately 5 hours/week, may vary to meet grant deadlines; Remote; must reside in Colorado

MISSION

Foothills Animal Shelter’s mission is: Providing support to our surrounding community through education, services that strengthen the human-pet bond, and humane care for the animals we serve.

VALUES

All employees and volunteers are expected to embody the Shelter’s Values which are to have honesty and integrity in all that we do, with the following values as our guide:

Stewardship: Assume responsibility and ownership for our actions within our shelter and our community.
Positive Culture: Create a safe, supportive environment for the health, wellbeing, and development of staff and volunteers.
Openness: Nurture an innovative, inclusive, and creative environment that cultivates conversations and relationships that actively work towards the future.
Team Oriented: Build relationships, embrace teamwork, and foster collaboration in pursuit of our Mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Strategy and Prospect Research

Researches foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
Develops and maintains a pipeline of prospective grant opportunities and funding partners.
Maintains a grant calendar tracking deadlines, submissions, reports, stewardship activities, and renewal opportunities.
Monitors philanthropic trends and identifies new funding opportunities that support organizational goals.
Provides funding recommendations and strategic guidance regarding grant opportunities.

Grant Writing and Submission

Writes and submits grant proposals, letters of inquiry, sponsorship requests, corporate foundation proposals, and supporting documentation.
Collaborates with operational leaders and program managers to gather information necessary for funding requests.
Develops compelling narratives, budgets, outcomes, metrics, and project descriptions.
Ensures all submissions are accurate, complete, and submitted by required deadlines.
Maintains proposal templates, supporting materials, and grant-writing resources.

Grant Management and Reporting

Manages grants from award through closeout, including compliance, implementation tracking, reporting, stewardship, and renewal efforts.
Prepares and submits interim, final, and renewal reports.
Coordinates with shelter departments and finance staff to obtain information necessary for grant reporting requirements.
Tracks grant expenditures, restrictions, deliverables, and reporting deadlines.
Maintains complete and accurate grant files and funding documentation.
Ensures compliance with grant agreements and funding requirements.

Stewardship and Relationship Management

Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with foundations, corporate funders, grant-making organizations, and community partners.
Coordinates stewardship activities and funder communications.
Supports grant renewal and funding continuation efforts.

Development Support

Collaborates with the Development and Community Engagement team to align grant funding strategies with broader fundraising goals.
Supports corporate sponsorship acquisition and stewardship through sponsorship proposals and related communications.
Assists with campaign messaging, cases for support, donor communications, and other development initiatives as assigned.

Organizational Wellness

Promotes teamwork by demonstrating a cooperative, flexible, adaptable, and helpful attitude with all staff and volunteers.
Maintains a positive, solutions-oriented approach to the work environment, looking for opportunities within each challenge.
Makes recommendations and leads initiatives to improve processes and procedures.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QualificationsJOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Three years of experience in grant writing, grant management, fundraising, nonprofit development, or a related field
Demonstrated experience developing successful grant proposals and managing grant reporting requirements
Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously

Licenses and Certifications

Must obtain Fear Free Shelter certification within 60 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Exceptional written communication, editing, and proofreading skills
Knowledge of grant development, grant administration, grant compliance requirements, and sponsorship programs
Knowledge of foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities
Ability to develop persuasive funding narratives and proposals
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to analyze funding requirements and ensure compliance with grant obligations
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and interact with the public in a professional and engaging manner
Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals of diverse skills, backgrounds, and expertise levels
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting timelines and priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Experience working with donor databases, grant tracking systems, and fundraising software is preferred
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong communication, collaboration, and accountability

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based work
Fine motor skills and manual dexterity for keyboarding and operating standard office equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS

Remote work arrangement; employee must reside in Colorado
Primarily a desk-based office environment requiring extensive computer use
Any onsite work is performed in an animal shelter environment with regular exposure to noise, odors, animal hair/dander, and common allergens

EQUIPMENT USED

Computer and standard office equipment
Donor databases, grant management systems, and fundraising platforms
Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based collaboration tools
Grant research, reporting, and prospecting resources

About Foothills Animal Shelter: Foothills Animal Shelter is an open admission shelter serving the Jefferson County community. We are a Fear Free Certified Shelter, adhering to force free and positive reinforcement philosophies, and are a Socially Conscious Animal Shelter, seeking the best possible outcomes for the animals at our shelter and our community. Each year, we shelter almost 9,000 dogs, cats, and small animals with the help of our skilled and experienced teams of staff and volunteers. In addition to adoptions, we offer a wide range of services including lost and found pet reunification, pet licensing for Jefferson County, and supportive programs like Better Together, which helps keep pets and families together during times of hardship. Foothills Animal Shelter operates under an intergovernmental agreement between Jefferson County and the cities of Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge.

Benefits: Part-time employees earn sick time each pay period. Part-time employees who are regularly scheduled 20 hours per week also accrue vacation time each pay period. After six months of employment, employees who complete eligibility requirements may enroll in a 401K retirement plan that we will match up to 4%. Foothills Animal Shelter is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.