Grants Manager at Fresno Rescue Mission Inc – Fresno, California

The Grant Writer works closely with the Chief Development Officer, Development Team, Program Directors, and Finance Department to secure funding that advances the mission and impact of the Fresno Mission. This position focuses on executing grant priorities set by leadership while also contributing insight to overall funding strategy. The Grant Writer owns the full lifecycle of grants—including research, writing, submission, reporting, and compliance—and supports all programs of the Mission. As a member of the Development Team, this role plays a key part in sustaining and growing financial resources that support Fresno Mission’s long term impact.

Who you are:

• An experienced grant writer with a minimum of two years of successful grant writing experience.
• Organized, attentive, and highly deadline driven.
• Someone who brings excellence in everything you do.
• Detail oriented while able to understand and communicate the big picture of mission and impact.
• A strong writer who can translate complex program information, data, and outcomes into compelling proposals.
• Confident with email, Microsoft 365, databases, and online grant portals.
• Dependable and trustworthy with confidential and sensitive information.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across departments in a fast paced environment.

What you’ll do (just the basics):

• Research, identify, and pursue grant opportunities aligned with Fresno Mission priorities and programs.
• Write, edit, and submit high quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding requests.
• Own the full grant lifecycle, including submissions, reporting, renewals, and compliance requirements.
• Work directly with Program Directors to gather narratives, outcomes, and program data.
• Collaborate with the Finance Department to develop grant budgets and ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Track grant timelines, deadlines, reporting requirements, and funding status.
• Provide input and insight to overall grant strategy while executing priorities set by leadership.
• Support the Development Team with special projects and fundraising initiatives as needed.

Bonus Points:

• You enjoy managing multiple grants at different stages without missing a deadline.
• You find satisfaction in turning detailed program information into clear, compelling stories.
• You’re proactive in identifying opportunities and potential funding gaps.
• You communicate clearly with program, finance, and development staff.
• Coffee, tea, or your beverage of choice fuels focused writing sessions.

A mature walk with Jesus Christ and able to articulate Biblical beliefs and their application within the context of the Fresno Mission. All employees of Fresno Mission are an integral part of the outreach ministry of a non-denominational, evangelical ministry sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through transformational programs that provide food, shelter, clothing, education, job training and renewal of families to the poor and addicted. All employees are Christian missionaries and are required from time to time to participate in chapel services, outreach ministries, Bible studies, and prayer times. Due to the nature of these types of ministries, it is an absolute necessity that each employee possesses and maintain a Christian testimony of their faith and experience in Jesus. Must be in agreement with the Statement of Faith of the Fresno Mission.