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Prison FellowshipGrant Operations Lead
Prison Fellowship, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving individuals and families impacted by incarceration and advocating for justice, is seeking a Grant Operations Lead to join…
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Prison Fellowship, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving individuals and families impacted by incarceration and advocating for justice, is seeking a Grant Operations Lead to join its team on a remote basis. This position suits an organized professional experienced in managing the complete grant lifecycle, from initial proposal planning to final closeout. The individual will act as the primary operational liaison for Relationship Managers, coordinating schedules, reviews, submissions, and documentation…
Job Description
Prison Fellowship, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving individuals and families impacted by incarceration and advocating for justice, is seeking a Grant Operations Lead to join its team on a remote basis. This position suits an organized professional experienced in managing the complete grant lifecycle, from initial proposal planning to final closeout. The individual will act as the primary operational liaison for Relationship Managers, coordinating schedules, reviews, submissions, and documentation across departments.
The person in this role will handle project management and cross-functional collaboration to ensure all proposals and reports are accurate, timely, and aligned with the organization's mission. Key duties involve overseeing technical submissions via funder portals, tracking commitments and deliverables, maintaining records in Salesforce and SharePoint, and identifying prospective foundation funders. Up to five percent travel is required for the position. Prison Fellowship operates as a Christian organization grounded in biblical values and a defined Statement of Faith.
Responsibilities
- Manage grant requests from intake through proposal development and approval
- Establish clear timelines, responsibilities, dependencies, and communication structures
- Facilitate the transition from proposal development to final submission while ensuring compliance with funder and organizational requirements
- Handle technical submissions through funder portals and oversee award documentation setup
- Maintain visibility of grant commitments, deliverables, and deadlines
- Lead operational reporting and closeout processes across departments
- Maintain accurate grant records in Salesforce, SharePoint, and grants-tracking platforms
- Identify prospective foundation funders and partner with internal teams to evaluate opportunities
Requirements
- Possess two to five years of progressively responsible experience in grant administration, institutional fundraising, development operations, project management, or related nonprofit functions
- Demonstrate experience coordinating complex, deadline-driven projects with multiple stakeholders
- Show experience conducting foundation prospect research
- Have experience working with CRM or grants-management systems
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exhibit exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
- Possess the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and handle sensitive information confidentially
Qualifications
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, project management, communications, public administration, or equivalent experience
- Hold a Master’s degree (preferred)
- Have specific experience using Salesforce
- Familiarity with funder portals, project-management tools such as Smartsheet, and prospect research platforms such as Foundation Directory and iWave
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement account funding
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays, 15 vacation days, and 10 sick days
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Is the Grant Operations Lead position remote?
Yes, this is a remote work-from-home position with up to 5 percent travel required.
What is the salary range for this role?
The budgeted salary for this full-time position is projected to be between $56,000 and $65,000 annually, determined by a variety of factors.
What education or experience is required?
Candidates must have 2 to 5 years of experience in grant administration, institutional fundraising, development operations, project management, or related nonprofit functions, along with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
How do I apply for this job?
The provided job posting does not specify the exact application submission process.
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