Grants Manager

Position: Grants Manager

Reports to: Development Director

Direct Reports: None

Hours: Full Time

FLSA Status: Salary

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000

Location: 265 SE Oak St. Suite A, Hillsboro, OR 97123

CENTRO CULTURAL BACKGROUND

Founded in 1972 by migrant farmworkers, Centro serves as a hub for Latino culture, economic empowerment, policy advocacy and civic engagement, supportive housing and stabilization, comprehensive food security services, community health and wellness, senior programming; and K-12 STEM education for youth. Our programs and services remove barriers to health, well-being, and economic mobility to achieve prosperity and self-determination.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Centro Cultural’s Grants Manager tells the story of Centro’s work and why we do what we do. The Grants Manager brings investment to our community to address the challenges we face, supporting all aspects of institutional giving for the organization. With support from the Development Director, the Grants Manager plans and implements the organization’s grant strategy. The Grants Manager is also the primary grant writer for the organization and is supported by the Development Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Writing and Strategy Development

• Research and identify new funding opportunities, lead the efforts in tracking existing funders, and maintain comprehensive records of current and prospective grantors.
• Align funding opportunities with Centro’s programmatic needs, ensuring a strategic approach to grant acquisition.
• Develop and maintain a grant calendar to track deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal opportunities.

Grant Proposal Development & Submission

• Lead the preparation, drafting, proofreading, and submission of grant proposals, ensuring alignment with funder guidelines and Centro’s mission.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary input, compile data, and develop compelling narratives.
• Work closely with Centro’s Finance team to create accurate budgets and financial reports for grant applications.
• Ensure timely and complete submission of all required documents and materials.

Grant Reporting & Compliance

• Gather and synthesize program impact data, statistics, and narratives to prepare and submit grant reports.
• Maintain an organized database of past proposals, frequently used content, and reporting templates for efficiency.

Data Management & Collaboration

• Support the development and maintenance of tracking systems for grant metrics, funder communications, and reporting deadlines.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify funding priorities and strategically allocate resources.
• Ensure strong external communication with funders and internal alignment across departments.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to broader fundraising and development initiatives as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Centro’s mission and financial sustainability.

EQUITY

At Centro Cultural, our foundation is equity and belonging. Our team is deeply connected to and invested in our community throughout Oregon. This is our familia, and we work to meet people where they are and have a responsibility to ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We live by the motto that: la comunidad es nuestra fuerza, the community is our strength.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Centro Cultural recognizes and values lived experience as demonstration of professional competencies and skills. We review applications using a comprehensive approach, identifying candidate strengths. The ideal candidate has the following skills and experiences or their equivalent, demonstrating ability to perform position responsibilities:

• A passionate commitment to the goals and mission of Centro Cultural
• Understanding of Washington County Latino community and ability to convey program goals and activities with cultural sensitivity
• Bachelors Degree, preferred
• 3 years of experience in grant writing and managing the full life cycle of private foundation grants and government contracts
• 3 years of project management experience with ability to meet deadlines, anticipate quickly changing needs and communicate effectively and in a timely fashion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptionally organized with a high attention to detail
• Highly motivated, resourceful, flexible, open-minded, and easily able to adapt to change
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of positivity, ethics, integrity, diplomacy, and initiative
• Knowledge of Microsoft products, Google Suite, and Zoom
• Bilingual, English-Spanish preferred

Requirements

• Complete Background Check
• Possess current driver’s license and auto insurance coverage
• Ability to travel out of town to attend workshops or trainings
• Regular evening and weekend work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is approximately 85% in an office environment and 15% in community locations for development activities. Office working conditions are standard for an office environment. Community locations may include events requiring interacting with a large number of people. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will:

• Engage in regular communication in person as well as through electronic means
• Routinely use computer laptops, tablets, desk phones, photocopiers and monitors, including digital screens
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds.

Centro Cultural is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

BENEFITS

Centro Cultural provides a generous benefits package that includes:

• Health Plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Alternative Care
• FSA – Flexible Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care expenses
• 401k Plan with Match after 90 days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-sponsored Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays (13), Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days (4))
• Paid Leave (Jury Duty, Bereavement, Sabbatical, Personal Safety)
• Pet insurance and gym memberships discounts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Grant writing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Project management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Strategy development: 1 year (Preferred)
• Database management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Google Suite: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)
• English (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hillsboro, OR 97123 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hillsboro, OR 97123: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000