Grants Manager

Job description

Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | New York, NY Salary: $90,000–$125,000 annually | In-person 4 days/week, remote Fridays Mission and Philosophy The Shalom Hartman Institute is a leading research and educational center serving Israel and world Jewry. We work to enrich the moral and spiritual life of Israel and the Jewish people, deepen the commitment to pluralism and Israel's Jewish and democratic character, and rebuild the covenant between Israel and the Jewish world. Position The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America (SHI NA) is looking to hire a Grants Manager to join its Foundation Relations Team. The Grants Manager plays a central role in advancing the Institute's mission by managing the full lifecycle of a portfolio of grants for funders based in North America — including prospect research, proposal writing, grant stewardship, reporting, compliance, and coordination with program, finance, and development teams. The ideal candidate is a confident writer, strategic thinker, and creative problem solver with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is passionate about securing philanthropic resources to advance the Institute's mission. Key Responsibilities Writing Write compelling grant reports and proposals to major foundations and funders Produce donor-facing materials such as program updates, one-pagers, digital reports, and impact reports Ensure all submissions align with SHI's strategic goals, program language, and organizational voice Work with finance and program teams to align budgets with grant narratives Grants Management Track and manage grant deadlines, deliverables, reporting cycles, and stewardship touchpoints using Salesforce Prepare grant materials for submission, including gathering program data, composing narratives, and presenting metrics and budgets Ensure timely submission of narrative and financial reports in accordance with funder requirements Research potential foundation and individual prospects as needed Systems Management & Documentation Maintain Salesforce CRM activity for grant submissions Maintain internal tracking of grant cycles, payment schedules, and reporting deadlines Maintain accurate grant documentation including agreements, reports, and proposals Qualifications 5+ years proven experience in grant writing, institutional fundraising, or related development roles Excellent writing and editing skills; ability to communicate complex ideas clearly Strong project management and time management skills with excellent attention to detail Familiarity with Jewish communal landscape in North America Experience working with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) BA or equivalent required SHI NA is an equal opportunity employer offering a very competitive benefits package.