Grants Manager

Website Higher Ground

Adventure. Support. Belonging.

Higher Ground USA, Inc. (HG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing quality of life through therapeutic recreation and education for veterans, first responders, and individuals with disabilities. The Grants Manager plays a key role on the Development team, overseeing the cultivation, stewardship, and growth of HG’s grants portfolio.

 

Core Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Develop and execute strategies to grow HG’s grant funding to support operations and programs.
  • Identify, pursue, and secure funding from foundations, government, corporations, and community partners.
  • Research funding trends and use tools (e.g., databases, AI) to source and evaluate new opportunities.
  • Write and submit high-quality proposals, LOIs, and reports aligned with HG’s mission and funder priorities.
  • Maintain standardized grant materials and collaborate on budgets, impact data, and compliance.
  • Track deadlines and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely, accurate submissions and reporting.
  • Cultivate funder relationships through outreach, communication, and stewardship.
  • Support staff in understanding grant requirements and implementing funded programs effectively.
  • Monitor progress of grant-funded initiatives and maintain organized records for compliance and planning.
  • Uphold HG’s mission and values in all work.

 

Preferred Skills/Abilities

  • 3-5 years experience preferred, optimally working with a nonprofit organization in a grant writing role
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, clear, and persuasive grant proposals and reports.
  • Strong project management abilities, including managing multiple deadlines, coordinating across departments, and ensuring timely submissions.
  • Proficiency with grant research and management platforms (e.g., Instrumentl, Foundation Directory Online, Salesforce), including emerging tools such as AI-based sourcing systems.
  • Strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to assess funding trends, align proposals with organizational goals, and identify high-impact opportunities.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, especially in cultivating and stewarding funders, partners, and key stakeholders.

 

Key Interfaces:

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Operations Officer
  • Chief Development Officer (Direct Supervisor)
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Director of Philanthropy
  • All program and development staff members
  • Partner Organizations
  • Volunteers and all HG Stakeholders
  • Board of Directors

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Geographic Information: This position is ideally based in Ketchum, Idaho, with occasional travel to support programs or events in other locations; however, remote work may be considered for candidates with significant grant writing experience.
  • Occasional travel and weekend work required
  • Occasional attendance at evening and overnight program events
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds of equipment and gear

To apply for this job please visit highergroundusa.org.