Grants Manager
Description
The Grants Manager supports the mission of the Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law by leading and supporting the full grant lifecycle to help sustain and grow the organization’s mission-driven work. As a member of the leadership team, this role combines project management, compliance, and writing to ensure accurate reporting and effective stewardship of public and private funding. Grants Manager - 2026
The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $75,000–$86,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Key responsibilities include identifying and researching public and private grant opportunities aligned with the Buhai Center’s mission and goals; developing, writing, and submitting grant proposals, reports, invoices, and other funder communications; managing grant calendars, compliance deadlines, records, and tracking systems; collaborating with staff, accounting, and consultants to collect data and prepare required documentation; and serving as the primary point of contact for grant funders, including coordinating site visits, audits, and other funder communications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered in place of a degree.
- At least three years of grants management experience.
- Grant management experience within a public interest law firm is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage the full grant lifecycle, including proposal writing, post-award compliance, reporting, and audits.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with funders, leadership, and colleagues.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to similar software tools.
- Experience with LegalServer is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality and strong ethical judgment.
- Availability to respond to time-sensitive funder needs outside regular business hours when necessary.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $75,000–$86,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a voluntary employee retirement plan with capped employer matching; paid vacation and holiday leave; and professional development opportunities. Grants Manager - 2026
Location & Schedule
The position is based at the Buhai Center’s office in Los Angeles/Koreatown. The organization currently operates under a hybrid in-office/work-from-home policy, based on organizational needs and position requirements. The anticipated start date is October 2026.
Skills
As published by workable · 8 questions · 4 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Phone, Address, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Cover letter
Pick from a list (4)
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to work in the United States?
- How many years of professional grants management experience do you have?
- This is a full-time, exempt position based in Los Angeles/Koreatown and currently operates under a hybrid in-office/work-from-home policy based on organizational needs. The salary range is $75,000–$86,000. Are you comfortable with the location, work arrangement, and stated salary range?
Written answers (4)
- Please briefly describe your experience managing the full grant lifecycle, including grant writing, applications, post-award compliance, reporting, invoicing, and/or audits.
- What types of grants have you managed?
- Do you have experience managing grants within a nonprofit, legal services organization, or public interest law organization? If yes, please briefly describe your experience.
- Please describe your proficiency with Microsoft 365 and any grant management, reporting, or case management systems you have used, including LegalServer, if applicable.