Summary
Description
Overview
Adaptive Adventures is accepting applications on a rolling basis for the position of Grants Manager. This role may be part-time or full-time, depending on the qualifications and availability of the right candidate. A minimum of 1 day per week in the Westminster, CO office is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Grant Strategy, Research, Writing, Submission, and Review
- Develop and maintain a grants calendar to track deadlines, reporting, and renewals
- Conduct prospect research to identify funding opportunities from private foundations, corporations, and government entities
- Write and submit compelling and mission-aligned letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and renewal applications
- Collaborate with program staff to gather program descriptions, data, budgets, and impact stories
- Ensure timely submission of all proposals and supporting documentation
- Grant Compliance, Reporting, and Stewardship
- Track grant deliverables, outcomes, and financial reports in coordination with program and finance staff
- Prepare and submit mid-year and final reports to funders as required
- Maintain organized records of all submitted proposals and funder correspondence
- Cultivate relationships with grant officers through updates, site visits, and impact storytelling
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and private grant requirements, including the VA Adaptive Sports Grant
- Strategic Development Support
- Contribute to annual fundraising planning and strategy development with the Executive Director
- Assist in developing budgets and justifications for grant proposals
- Support organizational storytelling and data collection efforts to enhance funder communication
- Participate in donor cultivation events, site visits, and community engagement efforts as needed
Essential Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of successful grant writing and management experience, preferably in a
nonprofit setting - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Microsoft Office Suite, and donor
database systems - Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and funder relationships simultaneously
- Knowledge of federal grant compliance preferred
- Passion for inclusive recreation and belief in the mission of Adaptive Adventures
- Strong organizational, management and leadership skills with the ability to prioritize
projects enhancing workflow using independent judgment in making decisions that affect
day to day operations of Adaptive Adventures - Has the ability to work with a variety of different people including potential sponsors, event
managers, volunteers, participants with special needs, Board of Directors and program staff - Must have a valid driver’s license
Schedule and Benefits
This position offers flexible hours and a hybrid schedule, with at least one in-office day required. Open to part-time applicants, though full-time is preferred.
Salary is pro-rated for part-time candidates at $60,000. For Full-Time salary and benefits description, please request via email.
Additional benefits for eligible full and part time staff include (but are not limited to) a generous and flexible time-off policy, a 401k with company match, health insurance with options for dental and vision, a monthly cell phone stipend, paid professional education and related travel expenses, paid certifications and professional fees.
To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to admin@adaptiveadventures.org. In your cover letter, please include a description of your experience in grants and nonprofits and your favorite adventure and why.
