Grants Manager

Position description: We're looking for a creative, relationship-oriented Grants Manager to own our

grants process end to end — from researching new funders to writing the proposals and reports that

fund our work, to managing the annual calendar. You'll be the connective tissue between our programs

in Chajul, our data, and the foundations who make our work possible, translating the day-to-day impact

of our school and library into compelling funding requests. This role reports to the Director of

Development and works closely with our communications team and program staff. Because we're a small

team, you'll have significant responsibility and independence from day one.

Organizational overview: Limitless Horizons Ixil (LHI) creates opportunities for the Indigenous youth,

women, and families of Chajul, Guatemala to develop the academic and professional skills needed to

effect change in their lives and community. Led by an all-female, majority-Indigenous leadership team,

we run a full-day secondary school, Colegio Horizontes; the Saber Sin Límites Community Library, Chajul's

first public library; and our Emerging Leaders program supporting alumni through their post-secondary

transitions in the rural highlands in an isolated Ixil-speaking community which was at the heart of the

Guatemala armed conflict and where educational opportunities are extremely scarce. In 2026, we'll

celebrate our first-ever high school graduation—a first in their family for many of our graduates and a

historic milestone for Chajul.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prospect Research & Funder Strategy
   1. Research and identify new foundation, corporate, and government funding prospects aligned with LHI's mission and programs
   2. Assess fit, giving history, and priorities to build a qualified pipeline
   3. Recommend which opportunities to pursue and advise leadership on timing and approach
2. Funder Relationships & Meetings
   1. Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective funders
   2. Prepare for and sometimes participate in funder meetings, calls, briefing leadership and advising on strategy
   3. Serve as a knowledgeable, warm point of contact who represents LHI's work with clarity and heart
3. Proposal, LOI & Report Writing
   1. Write first drafts of letters of inquiry, full proposals, and funder reports, collaborating closely with program and finance staff
   2. Translate program data and stories into persuasive, accurate narratives in LHI's voice
   3. Tailor each submission to the funder's guidelines, priorities, and format
4. Grants Calendar & Systems
   1. Own and manage the grants calendar, tracking deadlines for applications, reports, and renewals
   2. Maintain accurate grant records and ensure timely, compliant submissions
   3. Support the operations team to build and refine systems for data collection for funder reports
5. Budgets
   1. Develop and format project and program budgets in partnership with finance and program staff
   2. Draft budget narratives and justifications that align with proposal narratives
   3. Track grant-funded expenditures against commitments to support accurate reporting
6. Collaboration & Communications
   1. Attend twice-monthly meetings to get updates from Chajul and discuss grant strategy with team
   2. Partner with the communications team to keep messaging, stories, and impact data consistent across grants and public-facing materials
   3. Work with the Director of Development to align grant strategy with overall fundraising goals
   4. Contribute to a small, collaborative team where everyone pitches in across high-level and hands-on work

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English; advanced written and spoken Spanish
• Strong writer able to adapt tone and translate complex programs into clear, compelling narratives
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines independently
• Extremely detail-oriented, with care for data accuracy and funder compliance
• Comfortable working closely with a diverse, international team across time zones and cultures
• Passion for international community development, education, and gender equity
• 2-4 years of grant writing experience
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Details

• Location: remote / hybrid; preferably in Guatemala
• Type: part-time contractor
• Compensation: based on experience and qualifications
• Start date: October 1, 2026
• Rolling interview process as we receive applications until we find our candidate

Compensation: based on experience and qualifications

Excellent written and spoken English; advanced written and spoken Spanish