SHELTER, Inc. rebuilds lives one family at a time, by helping them re-establish a home and assisting with the skills and resources needed to live the life they deserve. Created in 1986, we are a community-based non-profit currently operating in Contra Costa, Solano, Sacramento, and Marin counties. In 2024 our compassionate teams helped 5,824 people including 1,938 children secure or maintain their housing.

We believe a safe home and the opportunity to thrive are rights—not privileges. Every day, our teams have the honor of walking alongside families and individuals as they rebuild their lives. If you’re looking for more than just a job—and you want to be the spark that ignites lasting change in your community—you’ll find purpose here!

Work Location: Concord, CA (Fully Onsite, not remote)

Employment Details: Exempt, Monday - Friday, during business hours,

Compensation: $105,500-$113,500/ year

About the role: We are seeking an experienced Grants Manager to join our team. As a key player in achieving our mission and funding goals, the Grants Manager will oversee all aspects of grant administration, from research, submission, to compliance and reporting. You will collaborate with various departments to secure funding through governmental, foundation, and corporate grants.

If you are passionate about finding the resources to fuel our mission and make a difference in our participants lives, we want to talk to you!

What you’ll do:

• Grant Management: Oversee $20+ million in government and private funding. Manage all aspects of the grants process, including proposal development, submission, and tracking. 

• Proposal Writing & Submission: Work with senior leadership to draft and submit proposals for government contracts, private foundations, and corporate funders. 

• Collaboration: Collaborate with program, data, and finance teams to ensure alignment on grant proposals, data tracking, and compliance. 

• Strategic Planning: Research and track funding opportunities, develop an annual private grant strategy, and cultivate relationships with institutional funders. 

• Team Leadership: Supervise and support the grant writing team, ensuring efficient project oversight and guidance. 

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in development or fundraising, with a strong track record of submitting successful grant proposals.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience managing HUD, and federal grant processes and regulations is highly desired.
• Background in non-profit sectors focusing on homelessness, housing or underserved is a plus!

Key Proficiencies you'll need:

• Strong communication skills with a focus on collaboration.
• Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze and innovate.

Position Requirements:

• Access to reliable personal transportation required, including a DMV record that permits driver to be insured under SHELTER, Inc.’s automobile coverage.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check
• Must provide TB test clearance

What we offer:

• 18 days of Paid Time Off
• 15 paid holidays, including your birthday!
• 100% paid medical insurance (Kaiser, Sutter Health, Anthem Blue Cross), dental, vision for employees, 50% for your dependents.
• 100% paid Group Term Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-term disability insurance
• Up to $3,000 Tuition Reimbursement a year
• 403b with SHELTER Inc., matching contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Internal growth opportunities

We value diversity

SHELTER, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and lead to better outcomes for the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Notice: This description is a guide only. Upon hire, you will receive a formal job description.