Manager of Grants and Stewardship

Job overview

The Manager of Grants and Stewardship role is onsite in Buffalo, NY, paying $60,000–$70,000 annually. VIA Visually Impaired Advancement supports people with visual impairments; this position reports to the Vice President of Development. The manager identifies and secures grant opportunities, oversees proposal and reporting processes, and supports donor stewardship. Accurate grant lifecycle management, donor records, and cross-departmental coordination help sustain the organization’s development work.

What you'll do

• Identify grant opportunities aligned with VIA’s mission and programs
• prepare and submit grant proposals and reports
• gather project objectives, outcomes, budgets, and evaluation information from program staff
• track grant applications, timelines, and reporting requirements
• maintain grant agreement records
• support donor stewardship initiatives and donor meetings
• execute donor and funder benefits
• support gift processing and acknowledgements
• maintain donor database records
• assist with fundraisers and campaigns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

manager of grants and stewardship

grant writing

grant management

foundation relations

donor stewardship

proposal writing

fundraising

nonprofit

buffalo ny

via visually impaired advancement

$60k–$70k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Reports to the Vice President of Development; combines grant writing, grant lifecycle management, and donor stewardship.

About the employer

VIA VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT is hiring for this role. Industry: Grantmaking Foundations. Sector: 81.