ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Grants Director Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Fcs Urban Ministries

Grants Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$68K - $74K/yr

Work closely with the Development Director to determine priorities and workload for temporary contract Grants Manager * Work with the Development Director in coordination with the contractor to ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

People also search for

All JobsGrants JobsGrants Director JobsGrants Director Jobs in Decatur, GA

Grants Director information

See Decatur, GA salary details

$38.1K

$90.2K

$164.5K

How much do grants director jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for grants director in Decatur, GA is $90,201.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,900.00 and $106,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Grants Director do?

A Grants Director oversees an organization's grant-seeking efforts, including identifying funding opportunities, managing grant proposals, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. They develop strategies to secure financial support, build relationships with funders, and supervise grant administration. Their role is crucial in supporting an organization's financial sustainability and program growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Grants Director position, and why are they important?

A Grants Director should have extensive experience in grant writing, program management, and financial oversight, often supported by a relevant degree such as nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field. Familiarity with grant management software (e.g., Fluxx, Foundant), budgeting tools, and knowledge of funder databases and compliance requirements are common in this role. Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential for leading teams and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders. These competencies enable the Grants Director to secure and manage funding efficiently, ensure organizational sustainability, and maintain fruitful partnerships.

What are typical challenges faced by a Grants Director, and how are they addressed?

Grants Directors often face challenges such as tight application deadlines, balancing multiple funding sources, and navigating complex compliance requirements set by funders. Addressing these challenges requires strong organizational skills, clear communication with both internal teams and external partners, and staying up to date with changing grant policies and best practices. Most Grants Directors develop robust systems for tracking deadlines and reporting, and they foster an internal culture of accountability to help streamline the process. Collaboration and ongoing professional development are also key to staying successful and adaptable in this dynamic field.
More about Grants Director jobs
What are the most commonly searched types of Grants jobs in Decatur, GA? The most popular types of Grants jobs in Decatur, GA are:
What job categories do people searching Grants Director jobs in Decatur, GA look for? The top searched job categories for Grants Director jobs in Decatur, GA are:
What cities near Decatur, GA are hiring for Grants Director jobs? Cities near Decatur, GA with the most Grants Director job openings:
Grants Director jobs near you
Infographic showing various Grants Director job openings in Decatur, GA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 91% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,201 per year, or $43.4 per hour.
GRANTS MANAGER

GRANTS MANAGER

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Inc

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Grants Manager reports to the Grants Director. The primary responsibility for this position is generating professional, accurate and compelling grant requests, letters of inquiry and funder reports to the agency’s foundation, United Way and government funders. The Grants Manager also supports the Corporate and Community Engagement and Special Events teams as needed by completing corporate funding and special event sponsorship requests and assists with other writing needs for the agency. Works with the Grants Director to maintain the grants and reporting calendar to ensure all funders’ deadlines are met. Assists with researching and identifying new potential grant opportunities.

An ideal candidate will have:

• Passion for the mission of BBBSMA

• Excellent writing skills and the ability to write concisely and compellingly about the mission and programs of the agency.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet concurrent deadlines, show strong attention to detail and organize time and priorities.

• A spirit of collaboration that fosters positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• A solid foundation of best practice in grant development, with a track record of fostering successful, long-term awards

• Ability to work with internal staff to determine funding needs and an understanding of how these funds will be and are being used.

• Ability to work autonomously

• Ability to review and analyze data

• High degree of integrity, initiative, and resilience


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write and submit grant requests, letters of inquiry and reports to funders

• Read and interpret requests for proposals and funding guidelines

• Maintain electronic files on all current and new foundation, United Way and government funders.

• Input grant submissions into Salesforce database

• Manage grants and reporting calendar; track the solicitation and progress of grants

• Draft acknowledgement letters from CEO

• Research new grant prospects

• Effective at working with others to reach common goals and objectives

• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in English, Journalism, Public Affairs, Communications, English, Public Administration or a related field preferred.


• Minimum five (5) years of experience in grant writing and grants management with a demonstrated success rate required.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and development databases


• Experience with Salesforce or similar donor management software


OTHER INFORMATION:

This is a full-time position (approximately 40 hours/week), 9:00 am-5:30 pm, with flexibility for a hybrid of in-person and remote work.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta

For more than 60 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) has transformed the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in our community through a proven youth development strategy: mentoring. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. The agency serves approximately 3,000 children and youth ages 8-18 from metro Atlanta on an annual basis.



Location:

BBBSMA HQ

The Met, 680 Murphy Ave. SW, Suite 1090, Atlanta, GA. 30310

For more information about BBBSMA, please visit http://bbbsatl.org.


Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity:

BBBSMA is highly committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.