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Retained Recruitment for Grant Writer / Grants Managers

Grant Writers identify, apply for, and manage foundation and government grants — a systematic and high-stakes fundraising function in many nonprofit organisations. Found through dedicated retained search — not job boards.

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What Does a Grant Writer / Grants Manager Do?

Researching and identifying grant opportunities aligned to programme priorities, writing compelling grant proposals and letters of inquiry, managing grant reporting and compliance requirements, maintaining grant calendar and deadline tracking, developing relationships with programme officers, and supporting development staff on other written materials.

What We Screen For

3–7 years of grant writing experience with a track record of successful grant awards, strong research and writing skills, familiarity with government grant portals (Grants.gov, SAM.gov), and experience with grants management and CRM systems.

💡 Hiring Insight

Grant writers who have managed the full grant lifecycle — from prospect research through application, award, reporting, and renewal — are more valuable than those who have written proposals but never managed the ongoing relationship and compliance requirements.

Typical Compensation
$52,000 – $85,000
Federal grant management experience and multi-programme portfolio management command the top of this range.
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Grants SpecialistFoundation Relations ManagerGrants CoordinatorDevelopment Writer

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Recruiting a Grant Writer / Grants Manager — FAQ

Most Grant Writer / Grants Manager searches are completed within 21–40 business days. We provide a realistic timeline at the start of every engagement and weekly progress updates throughout.
3–7 years of grant writing experience with a track record of successful grant awards, strong research and writing skills, familiarity with government grant portals (Grants.gov, SAM.gov), and experience with grants management and CRM systems.
Grant writers who have managed the full grant lifecycle — from prospect research through application, award, reporting, and renewal — are more valuable than those who have written proposals but never managed the ongoing relationship and compliance requirements. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works exclusively on your role — passive outreach, credential screening, and a curated shortlist.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for covered reasons, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Compensation typically ranges from $52,000 – $85,000. Federal grant management experience and multi-programme portfolio management command the top of this range. Every retained search includes real-time compensation benchmarking.
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