Grants Manager

ABOUT THE TEXAS CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT
At TCRP, we are Texas lawyers for Texas communities. We use our unique community lawyering
model to empower Texas communities and create the policy changes necessary for a fairer, more
just Texas. In our 30+ year history, we have brought thousands of strategic lawsuits, defending
voting rights, reforming criminal (in)justice systems, and fighting for the rights of immigrant families
and those in our borderland communities. Our efforts have helped countless low-income and
otherwise marginalized Texans and have widely advanced equality and justice. Today — with dozens
of high-caliber attorneys and professionals around the state and an extensive network of pro bono
counsel and community allies —TCRP is among the most influential civil rights organizations in
Texas.
TCRP comprises three regional offices across Texas with over 40 employees and an annual budget
of over $7 million. TCRP currently operates under a hybrid work policy, allowing remote work
from anywhere in Texas and requiring travel and in-person attendance for specified work activities.
The in-person activities are typically based out of any of the Texas Civil Rights Projects locations:

Alamo (in the Rio Grande Valley), Austin, and Houston. We are proud of our work, welcome
innovative thinkers, and offer flexibility to different people’s styles and strengths. Learn more at
https://txcivilrights.org/.
ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM
The Development team provides the road map to achieving TCRP’s fundraising and donor
stewardship goals. Every team member plays an important role; their involvement is critical to
meeting our annual team objectives and the organization's collective objectives.
The Development team executes strategies to raise funds to support TCRP and its future while
fostering an organizational culture of philanthropy. The team is grounded in values we aspire to in
our work. We strive to live out these values, which are at the heart of our character as philanthropic
fundraisers.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Grants Manager identifies, cultivates, and secures grant funds supporting general operations
and agency initiatives. The Grants Manager develops grant applications and reports in coordination
with multiple departments within TCRP, including Development, Finance, and program teams. The
Grants Manager supports a grant portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
and drives the institutional funder prospecting process. The Grants Manager is a key member of
TCRP’s Development team and reports directly to TCRP’s Senior Grants & Foundations Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
● Grant Writing and Reporting
○ Develop grant proposals, reports, and other written materials in collaboration with
multiple departments and Senior Grants & Foundations Manager for a grant
portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
○ Manage the submission of grant materials for a grant portfolio of funders
contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
○ Work with the Senior Grants & Foundations Manager to produce grant budgets
and financial reports to funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
○ Maintain and update as needed a substantive grants resource guide of program
information and impact work language used by the Development team
○ Assist in a grant submission plan and maintain a submission calendar that is

integrated into the overall Development annual plan and addresses the
organization’s fundraising needs
○ Assist with other grants on a limited basis, based on team capacity
○ Assist with general writing support, as needed on a limited basis, based on team
capacity
● Grant Prospects
○ Lead and manage funder prospecting process to identify, cultivate, and secure
support for existing and planned program activities
○ Work independently and with the Prospect Research Specialist to identify grant
funding sources using available prospecting tools
○ Research, evaluate, and recommend prospects for grants cultivation
○ Write and submit Letters of Interest and grant applications for grant prospects in
coordination with the Senior Grants & Foundations Manager
○ Schedule and manage meetings with current and potential funders in coordination
with Senior Grants & Foundations Manager
○ Ensure the Senior Grants & Foundations Manager is regularly informed of the grant
prospect program and progress

● Grant Operations
○ Track grant status, expected funds, and reporting as required by funding sources for
a grant portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
○ Effectively report funded award status, incoming grant information, and next steps
to the Senior Grants & Foundations Manager
○ Work closely and regularly with the Senior Grants & Foundations Manager to
effectively track spending, restrictions, and timelines related to grants on a grant
portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
○ Develop, maintain, and regularly update the grants module in TCRP’s database,
currently through EveryAction, with all moves, including all related grant materials,
grant tracking, and reporting information
○ Ensure that all submitted grant materials, supporting documents, and grant
agreements are uploaded and organized in organizational files
○ Maintain current records in the database, including contact information

● Relationship Engagement and Management
○ Build effective and trustworthy relationships with foundation trustees, funders, and
staff for a grant portfolio of funders contributing up to $100,000 in annual gifts
○ Assure that all fundraising materials and any communication with funders maintain
the highest standards of professionalism
○ Represent TCRP at meetings, conferences, and fundraising events, as appropriate, or
assist in the coordination of TCRP attendance
○ Develop and maintain effective relationships with team members
○ Maintain knowledge of TCRP’s programs, including attending meetings as needed
○ Assure compliance with the standards established by the Association of Fundraising
Professionals

QUALIFICATIONS
To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate should have the following characteristics:
● 3+ years of professional experience in a nonprofit environment for a multi-million dollar
revenue organization with a demonstrable understanding of grants processes (experience in
grant writing preferred)
● Demonstrable persuasive writing abilities, such as the ability to write compelling, articulate,
structured reports and proposals (experience in grant writing preferred)
● Rigorous attention to detail and timelines
● Successful experience earning the confidence of a wide range of internal and external
stakeholders
● Ability to understand the interests of funders and prospects to develop relationships
between them and TCRP
● Ability to tailor messaging to reach intended audiences effectively, both written and oral
● Exercise confidentiality and accuracy for all funder and prospect information
● Strong analytical and project management skills
● Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
● Contributes to an inclusive space for brainstorming, collaboration, and feedback on the
Grants Team, the Dev Team, and the organization as a whole
● Values a growth mindset to cultivate life-long learning, promote resilience, reframe
challenges into learning opportunities, and look beyond stereotypes

● Ability to build strong relationships across diverse communities—including in particular
communities of color, immigrant communities, and persons with disabilities—and across
different teams internally
COMPENSATION
Salary will be based on years of experience, with a minimum salary starting at $70,092-$75,438.
TCRP also offers excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and a deep
commitment to a meaningful work-life balance.

BENEFITS
We offer a broad range of benefits, including:
● Four weeks of paid vacation (prorated upon the date of hire), up to sixteen weeks of paid
family leave (following a six-month probationary period), paid sick time, and extensive
holidays, including a two-week winter break at the end of the year and a wellness week in the
summer.
● Employer-paid healthcare coverage for you and your dependents, including medical, dental
and vision coverage.
● 401K retirement plan
● Annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs, and
workshops

INCLUSION AND NON-DISCRIMINATION
TCRP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We value and
celebrate individuals' unique perspectives and contributions from diverse backgrounds and strive to
create a welcoming and inclusive environment for candidates of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual
orientation, religions, abilities, and backgrounds. Research shows that while men apply for
positions when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women, Black people, people of
color, and other underrepresented groups only apply when they check every box. If you feel this
position is for you, even though you don’t check every box, please apply; you could be exactly what
we’re looking for!