Spread the Word Nevada Overview

At Spread the Word Nevada, we believe every child deserves the chance to discover the joy and power of reading. Since 2001, we've placed millions of books into the hands and homes of children across Nevada's most at-risk communities - inspiring a lifelong love of learning and brighter academic futures.

Position Summary

The Grant Manager is responsible for identifying, researching, writing, and managing grant proposals to secure funding that supports the organization's mission and programs. This role works closely with leadership and program staff to develop compelling narratives, maintain grant compliance, and build relationships with funders.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate local, state, federal, and private grant opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Maintain a grant calendar with deadlines, reporting requirements, and submission schedules.
• Track funding trends and recommend strategic opportunities.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents.
• Collaborate with program and finance staff to gather data, budgets, and impact metrics.
• Prepare proposals to meet specific funder guidelines and priorities.
• Monitor awarded grants to ensure compliance with all requirements.
• Prepare and submit timely progress and final reports.
• Maintain accurate records of submissions, awards, and outcomes.
• Represent STWN in meetings and/or in communications with grantors as needed.

General Requirements

• 5+ years of grant writing or nonprofit fundraising experience required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Demonstrated success securing grants
• Work with internal teams to collect program data and outcomes.
• Translate program results into compelling impact narratives.
• Basic knowledge of Windows-based personal computers and software systems, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Possess the proficient ability to communicate in English in oral and written format.

• Manage submission through multiple portals (Benevity, CyberGrants, ePAGE, DEEDS, etc.)
• Follow all health and safety procedures and regulations as dictated by the Organization and the state.

Personal Characteristics

Below are some of the qualities a Grant Manager will exhibit:

• Outgoing, positive, and energetic
• Motivated and flexible self‐starter
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to think independently and interdependently
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Team player

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand frequently; walk frequently; sit; use hands and fingers to point, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must be physically able to lift 15 pounds or more. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to excessive heat and wet and/or humid outside conditions. Due to working in the office, warehouse, and/or school setting, the noise level in the environment is moderate to high at times.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. Scheduled hours may change based on business needs. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their own health or safety, or to the health or safety of others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with applicable ADA regulations.