Position Overview

Are you passionate, purpose-driven, and eager to make a real impact in your community? Our client, Shelterhouse , is looking for someone like you!

Located near downtown Cincinnati, Shelterhouse is more than just an organization—it’s a community of residents, staff, and volunteers united in their mission to provide essential services to men and women experiencing homelessness in the Greater Cincinnati area. With a commitment to unconditional care and compassionate support, Shelterhouse empowers individuals to transition from homelessness to stability and self-sufficiency.

Shelterhouse is seeking a dynamic and motivated Grants Manager to join their dedicated team. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to lead a one-person department, driving the organization’s fundraising efforts and securing essential resources to sustain its mission. In this role, you’ll develop and nurture relationships with donors, craft compelling grant proposals, and play a pivotal part in advancing the organization’s mission. You’ll be challenged to think creatively, exceed ambitious fundraising goals, and strategically position Shelterhouse for long-term success.

If you have a proven track record in grant writing, fundraising, and relationship-building, combined with the drive to go above and beyond to achieve results, this is the perfect opportunity to put your skills to work in a meaningful and impactful way. Let’s connect!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire grant lifecycle from application to closeout, ensuring all administrative tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all grants, proposals, communications, and reports.
• Ensure all grant applications are submitted within deadlines and meet the specified guidelines and requirements.
• Participate in setting, monitoring, and achieving agency fundraising goals.
• Identify, engage, and secure major gifts from high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and foundations to support our mission.
• Prepare compelling grant proposals including tracking and coordinating the entire process.
• Coordinate and collaborate with department leaders to produce the Annual Report.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but will take experience in lieu of degree
• Min of 3-5 years’ experience in grant writing/development.
• Proven history of writing and receiving meaningful grant applications.
• Experience with managing Donor Perfect, or comparable fundraising software

Desired Attributes

• Excellent business writing and grammatical skills.
• Self-motivated, Disciplined, Detail oriented, and takes initiative.
• Ability to make independent judgments and exercise discretion with respect to matters of significance.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits & How to Apply

Benefits include a competitive base salary, as well as a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including 401k, attractive healthcare coverage, dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance, ample paid time off, and a consistent in-office work schedule.

A Slice of HR is working with this client on a retained search basis. If you meet the qualifications and want to join this team of talented individuals, please send your resume to