Grants Manager

Application Process

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample (see prompt below) no later than Friday, April 17, 2026, to jobs@goldenstateopportunity.org for consideration. Please include “Grants Manager” in the email subject line.

Writing Sample Prompt:

Golden State Opportunity works with community partners across California to connect low-income workers and families with tax credits and free tax preparation services. Through outreach campaigns like CalEITC4Me and community events such as Tacos & Taxes, GSO helps ensure that people receive the tax credits they have earned while also building awareness of policies that strengthen economic mobility.

Please write a 500–600 word narrative that could be used in a grant proposal introduction. The audience is an interested program officer but not someone familiar with the details of GSO or the issue area.

Job Title: Grants Manager

Reports To: President

Location: Remote; must reside in the state of California

Status: Full-Time, Remote, 40 hours/week, Exempt

Company Overview

Golden State Opportunity (GSO) is a nonprofit dedicated to ending poverty by providing all Californians with the tools to build financial wellbeing and thrive. GSO is led by doers who educate, engage, and empower working families. Our groundbreaking, culturally relevant work in thirteen languages reaches millions of low-income Californians and connects them with the financial resources they need to survive and then thrive.

We get things done through grassroots advocacy and partnerships with community-based organizations, and what we learn from this on-the-ground- work informs our policy advocacy. GSO began with a legislative victory led by and for low-income workers and families. Since then, we have fought to expand access to the CalEITC, federal EITC, higher wage jobs, and other anti-poverty solutions.

Job Summary

The Grants Manager is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive grants strategy for Golden State Opportunity, with a goal of increasing grant revenue and diversifying GSO’s foundation and corporate grant portfolio. The Grants Manager will identify grant opportunities; prepare and submit grant applications; manage grant reporting; and build relationships with funders, aligning their goals with GSO’s mission to end poverty in California. An integral member of the GSO team, the Grants Manager reports to GSO’s President.

Key Responsibilities

• Researches, identifies, and pursues new grant opportunities, while also maintaining (or increasing) historically annual grant awards.
• Writes and submits grant applications (including narratives, support materials, and budgets), working with leadership and relevant colleagues in finance, comms, organizing and programs to develop effective grants and other materials for funders.
• Spearheads all grant reporting and submissions, including narrative and financial reporting; tracks and maintains all reporting deadlines.
• Cultivates new and maintains existing relationships with funders.
• Develops a multi-year strategy for grant funding.
• Monitors grant compliance and ensures all funded activities are carried out in accordance with grant agreements and organizational policies.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of all grant activity, including proposals, awards, reports, and correspondence.
• Analyzes funding trends and proactively identifies new sources of support to diversify revenue streams.
• Coordinates with program staff to gather data and success stories for compelling grant narratives and reports.
• Prepares presentations and updates for leadership on grant progress, challenges, and opportunities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least three years of grant writing experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to think strategically long-term while implementing short-term.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple deadlines at once.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Must reside in California.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to raise funds.
• Experience in data analysis and project budgeting.
• Passion for and/or working knowledge of the anti-poverty field.
• Experience working for a nonprofit.
• Curiosity, initiative and drive.
• Ability to pivot quickly as political and cultural conditions change.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems/databases (Salesforce).

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $82,000-$92,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and family
• 401k plan
• Flexible time off
• 10 days of sick time
• 20 paid holidays per year

Application Process

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample (see prompt below) no later than Friday, April 17, 2026, to jobs@goldenstateopportunity.org for consideration. Please include “Grants Manager” in the email subject line.

Writing Sample Prompt:

Golden State Opportunity works with community partners across California to connect low-income workers and families with tax credits and free tax preparation services. Through outreach campaigns like CalEITC4Me and community events such as Tacos & Taxes, GSO helps ensure that people receive the tax credits they have earned while also building awareness of policies that strengthen economic mobility.

Please write a 500–600 word narrative that could be used in a grant proposal introduction. The audience is an interested program officer but not someone familiar with the details of GSO or the issue area.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Golden State Opportunity advances equity and inclusion in the workplace by providing equal employment opportunity to all as part of a work environment free from discrimination. We encourage and welcome applicants who will work to further this commitment and add to the diversity of our organization on multiple dimensions including race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, genetic information, marital status, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, political affiliation, arrest/conviction record, reproductive health decision-making, status as a victim of domestic violence/sexual assault/stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and family

401k plan

Flexible time off

10 days of sick time

20 paid holidays per year