Food Bank of the Southern Tier

Elmira, NY | Hybrid (minimum 1 day/week on-site)

Salary Range: $61,000 - $68,000/year
Full-time | Exempt

Are you a strategic grant professional who loves turning data and stories into winning proposals that fight hunger?

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier is hiring a Grants Manager to own the full lifecycle of our grants program. You’ll research opportunities, write compelling proposals, manage compliance and reporting, steward funder relationships, and keep our grants strategy aligned with our mission.

If you thrive on writing with clarity and impact, applying critical thinking to complex challenges, and using project management skills to keep multiple priorities on track, this is your chance to make a huge impact.

What You’ll Do

· Develop and manage a comprehensive grants strategy aligned with organizational priorities.

· Lead the full grants lifecycle from research and proposal development to compliance and reporting. 

· Craft persuasive, data-driven narratives that inspire funders and reflect community impact. 

· Build and maintain systems to track deadlines, budgets, and deliverables. 

· Collaborate across departments to gather program data and align funding strategies. 

· Cultivate strong relationships with foundation, corporate, and government partners.

Who You Are

· A strong writer who can turn complex information into compelling stories. 

· A critical thinker who analyzes data, identifies opportunities, and solves problems creatively. 

· A project manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and keeps multiple deadlines on track. 

· Experienced grant writer with at least 5 years in development or related roles.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable with CRM (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT) systems.

What You’ll Receive

At FBST, we prioritize work-life balance and foster a supportive, mission-driven culture. We offer a robust benefits package, including:

• Meaningful Impact: Every grant you secure fuels programs that help thousands of families across the Southern Tier.
• Competitive Pay: $61,000 - $68,000/year, based on experience.
• Operating Hours:  Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM.
• Time Off: 10 days of PTO to start, increasing to 15 days after the first year, plus 13-17 paid holidays.
• Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, short-term, & long-term disability.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with pension contribution.
• Additional Benefits: Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Supplemental Insurances, Employee Assistance Program, and discounts through "My Better Benefits."

Job Summary

The Grants Manager leads the full lifecycle of the Food Bank’s grant portfolio, including researching opportunities, developing competitive proposals, managing compliance, and coordinating all reporting. The role maintains the master grants calendar, oversees revenue forecasting and funding pipeline management, and ensures alignment between grant opportunities and organizational priorities.

Working collaboratively across departments, the Grants Manager gathers data, budgets, and program information to support strong submissions and effective implementation of grant-funded activities. As the primary liaison to foundation, corporate, government, and community grant makers, this position cultivates positive funder relationships and supports long-term sustainability through clear communication, timely stewardship, and high-quality grant management.

In this role, you will focus on the following key areas:

• Grant Strategy & Portfolio Leadership 
• Grant Research, Writing & Submission 
• Compliance, Reporting & Financial Monitoring 
• Cross Department Collaboration 
• Funder Relationship Building & Stewardship

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred; candidates with an equivalent combination of education and professional experience, including experience in place of a degree, will be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of grant writing or related development experience. 
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong emotional intelligence and cultural competency.
• Proven ability to translate program data and outcomes into clear, compelling grant narratives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to manage data using spreadsheets and CRM (e.g., Raiser’s Edge NXT), databases.
• Demonstrated understanding of charitable giving trends, philanthropic practices, and the grantmaking landscape.
• Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills; thrives in fast-paced environments with multiple competing priorities.

Ready   to Make an Impact?

• Visit www.foodbankst.org   to learn more about our work.
• The full job description is   available on our Careers page at foodbankst.org/careers.

Apply today with your resume and cover letter, and help us build a stronger, hunger-free Southern Tier!

Our Hiring Process

• Applications will be reviewed regularly until the position is filled.
• Qualified candidates will be invited for a phone screening followed by in-person interviews (2-5 interviewers).
• Start date is approximately two weeks after acceptance and background check completion.

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