Grants Manager

Join our team and become a part of something bigger – a force for change in the fight against hunger. The Community Foodbank of New Jersey is more than just a food bank – we champion healthier lifestyles and positively impact social and economic change. Together we can create a stronger, more resilient New Jersey for everyone.

Job Summary:Responsible for grants management processes from start to finish, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication with grantees. This role supports fundraising from foundation and government sources and serves as the central point of contact for all re-granting activities, working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to align grantmaking with CFBNJ’s strategic priorities and guidelines by funders.  

What you’ll do in your role:  

• Grant Proposal Development: Support team to ensure proposals  are submitted on time and meet funder expectations. 
• Grant Stewardship & Reporting: Manage awarded grants--tracking deadlines, maintaining funder relationships, and ensuring compliance and impactful reporting.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with internal teams to gather data, stories, and metrics. Use tools like Salesforce and Teams to support transparency and coordination.
• Re-Grant Management: Serve as a point of contact for grantees, supporting the full grant lifecycle including application review, onboarding, payments, and technical support. 
• Data & Impact Reporting: Maintain accurate records, monitor grantee progress, and evaluate project outcomes. Contribute to internal and external reporting efforts and recommend process improvements. 

Why you’ll love working at CFBNJ: 

• Opportunity for impact: Last year we provided over 90 million nutritious meals across New Jersey and educated over 25,000 people about health and nutrition.
• Balance: Generous time off, 14 paid holidays, childcare resources, and organization-wide engagement days. 
• Financial Wellness: 401k with 4% company match after 1 year. 
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness Programs. 
• Recognition and Certifications: Tuition and certificate reimbursement, and engagement with our reward and recognition program, Bonusly!
• Learning & Development: We prioritize professional development for our team members and foster a community of learning and growth. We provide goals and offer supportive feedback to guide ongoing professional development.

What you’ll need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree; or a high school diploma or equivalency with three years of grant writing or persuasive writing experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Detail and deadline oriented, with an ability to work well under pressure.
• Previous experience with CRM databases, such as Salesforce, preferred.

Pay Transparency: The salary range for this position is $65,982-$89,270. The final rate may be influenced by factors such as the position's scope and responsibilities, work experience, training, job-related skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

CFBNJ is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on  race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, pregnancy or breastfeeding, disability, being a victim of domestic violence, status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status), record of arrest, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.