Grants manager

Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Grants Manager to join our fantastic team!

For more than 50 years, Nexus has empowered thousands of children, families, and adults to find hope and healing. What started in 1972 as a single program in Minnetonka, Minnesota, has grown into a nationally recognized network across five states. As a progressive leader in youth and family mental health, we’re driven by a clear mission: to close gaps in care and create brighter futures for those we serve.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

Pay and Schedule:

Full-time hybrid opportunity within Minnesota

Starting salary range: $75,000-$85,000 annually

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401k match
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Position Summary:

Our Grants Manager is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of grant funding for Nexus Family Healing. This role ensures the organization secures and maintains funding from foundations, corporations, and government sources to support programs and operations. The Grant Manager will lead grant research, proposal development, compliance, and reporting processes, working collaboratively with key staff across the organization to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities.

Primary responsibilities:

Grant Strategy & Research

• Identify and research prospective grant opportunities from private, corporate, and government sources.
• Maintain a pipeline of potential funders aligned with organizational goals and geographic reach.

Proposal Development

• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather data, outcomes, and narratives for proposals.
• Ensure proposals meet funder guidelines and deadlines.

Grant Administration & Compliance

• Manage grant calendars, submission schedules, and reporting deadlines.
• Oversee compliance with grant requirements, including financial and programmatic reporting.
• Maintain accurate records in the organization’s CRM or grant management system.

Relationship Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for funders regarding grant-related communications.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with foundation and corporate partners.

Data & Impact Reporting

• Track and report on grant outcomes and impact metrics.
• Prepare reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders.

Company Policy, Procedure, Training & Compliance

Remains self-motivated and demonstrates the ability to work independently and as a part of a team; effectively collaborates with colleagues on projects and special initiatives. Remains current on all required trainings and certifications; maintains working and applicable knowledge of all Nexus policies and procedures. Ensures appropriate boundaries are maintained in all staff/donor interactions. Exercises moral judgement and sound decision making; exercises the ability to plan, prioritize, organize and problem and effectively manage multiple projects and activities while responding to change. Ensure confidentiality regarding client and donor information and comply with Nexus policies involving client and donor privacy and demonstrates an acceptance and respectfulness toward diversity concerning commonalities and differences such as: gender, race, age, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, sexual preference, disability, and gender identity. Understands all Nexus policies and procedures and references and applies policies as needed.

Required Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, or related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in grant writing and management for nonprofit organizations.
• Strong understanding of and experience with grant compliance and reporting requirements.
• Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Familiarity with CRM or grant management software (e.g., Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge/NXT)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple states and teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulatory agency and Home Office driving requirements.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience with private, corporate, and government grants and complex reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with funding sources in MN, ND, and other Nexus Family Healing areas of operation.
• Familiarity with funding sources that support health and human services.