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As Grant Program Manager, you'll serve as a trusted partner to leadership and investigators ... Oversee pre-award and post-award activities for state and federal grants, foundation awards, and ...

The Grant Writer will work with the various program managers and governmental entities, to seek out new funding opportunities and to maintain existing grants. The Grant Writer will meet academic and ...

The Grant Writer will work with the various program managers and governmental entities, to seek out new funding opportunities and to maintain existing grants. The Grant Writer will meet academic and ...

... program alignment. * Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of financial statements ... Qualifications * Experience in project/task coordination, grants management, budget/fiscal ...

... program alignment. * Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of financial statements ... Qualifications * Experience in project/task coordination, grants management, budget/fiscal ...

... program alignment. * Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of financial statements ... Qualifications * Experience in project/task coordination, grants management, budget/fiscal ...

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What is the difference between Grants Manager Program vs Grants Coordinator?

AspectGrants Manager ProgramGrants Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in grants managementBachelor's degree, entry-level experience
Work EnvironmentOversees grants programs, manages teamsSupports grant applications and reporting
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, government agencies, educational institutionsSimilar organizations, often within the same industry

The Grants Manager Program typically involves overseeing entire grants processes, managing staff, and strategic planning. In contrast, the Grants Coordinator focuses on supporting grant applications, tracking deadlines, and preparing reports. Both roles require related skills and credentials but differ in scope and responsibility.

What cities in Michigan are hiring for Grants Manager Program jobs?

Cities in Michigan with the most Grants Manager Program job openings:

Infographic showing various Grants Manager Program job openings in Michigan as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Grants Manager

West Bloomfield, MI โ€ข On-site

Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit
Individual, Family and Community Social Assistanceย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Grants Manager

Development

 

Job Summary

The Grants Manager will work with the Chief Philanthropy Officer & Chief Program Officers on enhancing funding models, identifying new sources of funding, and developing effective grant processes.

The Grants Manager will optimize the grant administration process, manage development, review grant proposals, oversee the preparation of progress reports, and ensure compliance with grant requirements.


Principal Accountabilities 

  • Grant Writing – Identifies potential funding sources and develops grant proposals in partnership with program directors;
  • Management- Ensures that the grant proposals and reports are developed and submitted timely, optimizing the grant administration process; oversees the preparation of grant applications and progress reports; ensures compliance with grant requirements/regulations, and works with other JFS staff on preparing reports. 
  • Program Support- Works with Chief Philanthropy Officer and Chief Program Officers to identify community needs, develop a funding plan for the year, and identify appropriate grant resources to support community needs. Works with Program Directors, partner agencies, and other relevant staff to monitor grant progress. 
  • Finance Support – Collaborates with Finance department to coordinate timely submission of grant invoices and budgets. Supports budget compliance, provides support and reviews spending for certain expenditures such as grant-funded staff salaries and benefits, and submits expenditure reports to funders. 
  • Compliance & Data – Works with QI, IT, Marketing, and program staff to ensure appropriate funder recognition data collection for grant reporting. 
  • Security and Privacy –Adheres to agency and client protection policies by regularly acclimating with the JFS privacy, safety and security policies made available within the employee handbook.
  • Employee Philanthropy –Participates annually in agency and partner-related philanthropic activities and campaigns. 
  • Mission Dedication –Embodies the mission and values of JFS in all work done on behalf of the agency. Utilization of the JFS key strategies will ensure success in this accountability. 
  • Misc. – Other duties as assigned by management. 


Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Previous experience in non-profit grant management is required.

Education: A bachelor's degree in business management, communication, creative writing, or a related field 

Certifications or Licenses Required: none


Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge, Behaviors) 

Skills

  • Technology – Must be comfortable working within various online systems and JFS electronic health record and have a high level of skill with formatting documents.
  • Communication – Excellent oral and writing communication skills are a basic job requirement for this position.
  • Logic – Demonstrates effective judgment by making appropriate decisions, as well as conducting and maintaining a professional manner and appearance at all times.
  • Time Management - Uses time effectively by appropriately planning, organizing and scheduling work to meet agency deadlines.
  • Research - Explore applicable grant opportunities that address a variety of communal priorities.


Knowledge

  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Office skills are required (Excel, Word, Power Point)


Behaviors

  • Responsiveness – Must be responsive to requests for information in a timely manner.
  • Department/Agency Representation - Supports agency operations by appropriately representing the agency in all forums and by demonstrating commitment to agency philosophy, mission, goals, policies and procedures.
  • Cost Control - Contributes to effective use of agency resources. 


Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer