Grants Manager
Reports to: Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Location: Remote
Classification: Full Time Employee
About Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI)
The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) is the only national organization dedicated solely to advancing the health and well-being of Black women and girls. For over 40 years, BWHI has drivenchange through evidence-based wellness programs, policy and advocacy, and research translation. Centered on health equity and racial justice, BWHI partners with communities, policymakers, and leaders to address the most pressing health challenges facing Black women and to create lasting, systemic impact.
Mission: To solve the most critical health issues that Black women and girls face through innovative programs, transformative research, and life-saving policies.
Approach: BWHI brings the challenges and disparities affecting Black women and girls to the forefront of national conversation, integrating science, advocacy, and action to eliminate barriers to wellness.
■ We Advocate – Advocate for policies that improve health outcomes for Black women and families.
■ We Educate and Train – Educate and train the next generation of leaders who will build the Black women’s health movement.
■ We Amplify – Amplify the voices of Black women to shift public perception and policies for social change.
■ We Mobilize and Engage – Mobilize and engage women and organizations to pursue greater opportunities for gender and racial justice.
■ We Promote – Promote evidence and practice-based lifestyle change models that provide strategies for individuals and families to address health inequities.
■ We Synthesize, Translate, and Disseminate – Synthesize, translate, and disseminate information and research findings to strengthen the knowledge base on Black women’s health.
The Grants Manager plays a vital role in this mission by securing the funding that fuels our programs, advocacy, and research.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations and collaborating closely with the Policy, Programs, and Communications teams, the Grants Manager will help secure more than $1.9 million annually toward BWHI’s $9 million overall fundraising goal, managing approximately 25 proposals and reports per year.
Key Responsibilities
● Write clear, compelling, and mission-driven proposals for new and renewal funding.
● Tailor proposals to funder priorities while maintaining BWHI’s institutional voice and messaging.
● Develop strong, persuasive cases for support grounded in data, program impact, and community stories.
Grant Management & Reporting
● Prepare timely, accurate narrative and financial reports for all active grants.
● Maintain and update BWHI’s grants tracking system to monitor deadlines, deliverables, and internal coordination.
● Partner with program, policy, and communications staff to gather relevant data, impact metrics, and narratives.
Research & Strategy
● Identify and qualify new funding prospects, including multi-year opportunities.
● Track sector trends and funder priorities to inform cultivation and proposal strategies.
● Support relationship-building activities by preparing funder research, background briefs, and talking points.
● A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of four (4) years of professional grant writing experience.
● Proven record of securing funding from institutional donors.
● High agency and initiative to lead and own the grant research, development, submission process and deadlines.
● Strong organizational and multitasking skills with experience managing multiple priorities, deadlines and our grants database or CRM without sacrificing quality.
● Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to adapt tone and style to different audiences.
● Able to work collaboratively across teams and ask for support when needed.
Preferred Experience
● Experience securing grants from corporate foundations, family foundations, and government agencies.
● Experience using Salesforce or similar platforms for grant management.
● Familiarity with health equity, racial justice, or related advocacy fields.
Core Competencies
● Strategic and analytical thinking
● Relationship management and collaboration
● Adaptability and problem-solving
● Initiative and accountability
● Commitment to health equity and racial justice
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
● This position operates in a remote home office environment.
● Requires prolonged periods of computer-based work with appropriate breaks.
● Must be able to communicate effectively via phone, video conferencing, and email.
● This is a full-time (FTE) position (40 hours/week). Additionally, all employees are required to be available during core working hours (10am – 3pm EST) and across multiple time zones.
● Occasional travel for conferences, funder meetings, or organizational events may be required (up to 10%).
The estimated base compensation range for this role is $70,000 – $75,000. Actual base pay for a successful candidate will consider skills, experience and location. As a remote-first employer, BWHI offers a competitive total rewards package, including
medical, dental, vision and other wellness plans. Alongside, extensive paid time off, observance of 13 national holidays, retirement benefits, life insurance, monthly remote stipend, and an employee assistance program. Paid leave and comprehensive health insurance offered after completion of a probationary period.
BWHI is an Equal Employment Employer, committed to equity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or
local laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at hr_admin@bwhi.org.