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TITLE: Grants Manager
DEPARTMENT: Development
AVAILABILITY: Immediate

REPORTS TO: State Coordinators
SCHEDULE: Full Time - 32 hours per week

SALARY: $32.00 per hour; Non-Exempt

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Grants Manager, working closely with program, finance and property staff, is responsible for the full lifecycle management of grants for the Delaware State Office, with a focus on grant research, proposal development, postaward compliance and reporting, including federal and state grants. This role ensures that all grant activities align with funder requirements, internal financial controls, and organizational priorities. The position is intentionally scoped to concentrate on highimpact, compliancedriven grant functions, providing dedicated oversight of grant writing, reporting, and documentation, while working collaboratively with program, property, and finance staff. The Grants Manager does not hold fiscal or legal authority but serves as the primary coordinator for grant submissions and required reporting.

DUTIES:

Grant Research and Prospecting

• Research, identify, and assess funding opportunities aligned with current and potential organizational programs
• Evaluate funder priorities, eligibility requirements, and compliance obligations
• Advise leadership on grant feasibility, timelines, and reporting expectations

Pre-Award Grant Development

• Develop and write clear, compelling, and compliant grant narratives
• Collaborate with program staff to define project objectives, outcomes, and measurable impacts
• Coordinate with Finance to develop grant budgets and supporting fiscal documentation
• Prepare and submit complete grant applications with all required attachments to the Divisional Grants Manager for final review and submission to the Divisional Contract and Compliance Attorney for final submission by THQ by established

Post-Award Grant Management and Compliance  

• Works closely with program, finance and property staff to manage awarded grants across their lifecycle, ensuring adherence to funder requirements
• Maintain and monitor a comprehensive grants compliance and reporting calendar
• In collaboration with the Divisional Director of Partnerships, prepare and submit required narrative and performance reports, including quarterly federal reports through JustGrants
• Serve as the designated point of contact for grant reporting systems and funder correspondence related to compliance

Grant Documentation and Coordination

• Maintain complete electronic and hardcopy grant files in accordance with funder and organizational
• requirements
• Coordinate funder acknowledgments, award letters, and required communications
• Meet regularly with finance, property, and program leadership to review grant status, reporting needs, and upcoming deadlines

Miscellaneous

• Serves as a member of the State Advisory Board Development Committee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required (fields such as nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or related areas preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in grant writing and grants management, preferably in a nonprofit
• Demonstrated experience with state and/or federal grants, including postaward
• Familiarity with federal grant systems (e.g., JustGrants) strongly
• Strong writing, organizational, and project management
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); Adobe Acrobat
• Strong understanding of grant compliance and reporting
• Ability to collaborate effectively with program, finance, and leadership
• Ability to interpret funder guidelines and translate them into actionable
• Excellent written communication and document management
• Commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and
• Ability to work independently and with good initiative, confidentiality, and judgment.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by Delaware’s Beau Biden Law based on information found on the SBI and FBI Criminal Record Checks.
• Must understand and support the mission and values of The Salvation Army

CONTACT: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below:

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org. 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.  

No Phone Calls Please.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 5/21/26.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.
Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2622