Description

City Rescue Mission is expanding its impact—and strengthening its institutional funding strategy.
We are seeking a Grant Manager to lead and grow our foundation and public funding portfolio as our programs, housing initiatives, and community reach continue to expand.

About the Role
The Grant Manager leads City Rescue Mission’s institutional giving strategy, securing approximately $1.5 million annually in foundation, public, and workplace giving. This role manages the full grant lifecycle—from prospecting and proposal development to reporting and compliance—and serves as the primary relationship manager for institutional funders.

What You’ll Do
   Develop and execute an institutional giving strategy aligned with organizational priorities
   Manage a grants portfolio including foundations, public funding, and workplace campaigns
   Conduct prospect research and identify new funding opportunities
   Lead all aspects of grant writing, submissions, and reporting
   Maintain grant calendars, deadlines, and compliance requirements
   Collaborate with program and finance teams to gather outcomes and data
   Steward funder relationships through clear communication and timely reporting
   Track and document all grant activity within the CRM system

Requirements

Qualifications
   Bachelor’s degree required; emphasis in nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or a related field preferred
   Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in grant writing and institutional fundraising
   Demonstrated success securing significant foundation and public funding
   Strong experience managing a grants pipeline and calendar independently
   Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
   Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail
   Experience collecting and interpreting program outcomes and performance data
   Proficiency with CRM systems and grant tracking tools
   Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision
   Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism in working with funders and internal stakeholders
   Commitment to the mission and values of City Rescue Mission

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
   Ability to navigate through indoor and outdoor connecting areas within the City Rescue Mission campus
   Ability to tolerate working at a desk for extended periods
   Ability to tolerate a deadline-driven, fast-paced work environment
   Ability to be flexible in scheduling, including evening and weekend hours throughout the year
   Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of quality
   Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
   Ability to be flexible in scheduling as required to meet grant deadlines
   Ability to travel within the Oklahoma City area

This is an opportunity to help fuel the continued growth of City Rescue Mission by connecting mission-driven work with strategic funding partners.