Regional Grants Manager

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church, seeks a Grants Manager for its Southern Nevada service area. The successful candidate will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive regional grants strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and 5+ years of progressive grant writing and grants management experience
• Demonstrated track record of securing private, corporate, and government grant funding
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and project management skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, CRM systems, and grant-making platforms
• Ability to interpret program goals, outcomes, budgets, and logic models to ensure alignment with grant criteria
• Experience leading cross-departmental collaboration for reporting and compliance
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and guide others in meeting required deliverables
• Strong research skills with proven ability to identify and evaluate funding opportunities
• Understanding of nonprofit finance fundamentals, restricted funding, and compliance requirements
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Alignment with and respect for The Salvation Army’s mission and philosophy
• Must pass a criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive regional grants strategy
• As the primary grants manager for the region, ensure alignment with TSA CRD policies, Area Command priorities, and divisional fundraising goals
• Manage the full lifecycle of private, corporate, and government grants from prospecting to submission to reporting
• Coordinate closely with the Reg. Development Director and Area Coordinating Officer to secure approvals, strengthen applications, and advance significant grant opportunities
• Establish annual revenue goals in collaboration with Community Relations & Development Territorial standards; track progress and adjust strategy as needed
• Prepare, write, or oversee high-quality proposals, LOIs, applications, and supporting documents for new and existing grants
• Develop, maintain, & update standardized grant templates, organizational information packets, & proposal language
• Research new public and private funding opportunities that align with current and emerging program needs
• Ensure all proposals reflect accurate program descriptions, case statements, funding gaps, and outcome measures
• Manage and lead Southern Nevada’s grant reporting pipeline, coordinating and supporting all program staff, finance staff, and Corps Officers to submit timely and accurate data
• Coordinate reporting and compliance requirements across the SONV team, including timelines, assigned responsibilities, and document collection
• Adequately ensure adherence to funder requirements, TSA policies, audit standards, and government regulations
• Maintain master calendar for deadlines, reporting timelines, site visits, monitoring, and renewals
• Partner with Finance to ensure alignment of budgets, expenditures, and outcomes for all restricted grants
• Review all reports prior to submission for accuracy, narrative strength, and compliance
• Manage Southern Nevada’s access and permissions to grant funding portals, databases, government systems, and required registration platforms (e.g., SAM.gov, JustGrants, GOE, city/county portals)
• Serve as the regional point of contact for maintaining active registrations, passwords, and compliance documentation
• Maintain an organized digital library of proposals, attachments, budgets, and historical submissions
• Provide training, guidance, and technical assistance to Corps Officers, program staff, and volunteers involved in grant-related activities
• Collaborate with program leadership to understand program models, outcomes, and funding gaps
• Support the development of new programs or expansion of existing ones by identifying viable grant opportunities
• Maintain strong working relationships with city, county, state, and federal agencies to enhance visibility into public grant cycles
• Build and maintain professional relationships with grant program officers, government liaisons, foundation representatives, and corporate partners
• Facilitate site visits, funder tours, and grant monitoring meetings as required
• Represent The Salvation Army professionally in meetings, briefings, and collaborative funding discussions