Temporary Grants Manager

Job overview

The Temporary Grants Manager role is in New York, NY, and is expected to last approximately four to six months, beginning in October 2026, at approximately 35–40 hours per week; compensation is not specified. The role supports the Ms. Foundation for Women’s grantmaking operations and works with Grantmaking and Capacity Building, Finance, and other staff. The manager provides hands-on administration across the grant lifecycle, helping ensure grants are processed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. The role also supports data integrity and identifies practical improvements to grants workflows and procedures.

What you'll do

• Manage grant administration from application through award, payment, reporting, and closeout
• process invitations and applications
• conduct administrative due diligence
• prepare grant agreements and banking requests
• coordinate payments with Finance
• maintain records in Blackbaud Grantmaking
• support applicants, grantee partners, and staff
• assist with data cleanup, reconciliation, reporting, and dashboards
• resolve system and workflow issues
• and recommend process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

temporary grants manager

grant administration

grantmaking

grant lifecycle

blackbaud grantmaking

data integrity

grant agreements

payment coordination

new york ny

ms. foundation for women

temporary assignment

35–40 hours/week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Temporary assignment expected to last approximately four to six months, beginning in October 2026; the selected individual may apply for a permanent Grants Manager position if the Foundation conducts that search.

About the employer

Ms. Foundation for Women is hiring for this role. Industry: Grantmaking Foundations. Sector: 81.