The Grants Manager supports the mission of the Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law by leading and supporting the full grant lifecycle to help sustain and grow the organization’s mission-driven work. As a member of the leadership team, this role combines project management, compliance, and writing to ensure accurate reporting and effective stewardship of public and private funding. Grants Manager - 2026
The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $75,000–$86,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Key responsibilities include identifying and researching public and private grant opportunities aligned with the Buhai Center’s mission and goals; developing, writing, and submitting grant proposals, reports, invoices, and other funder communications; managing grant calendars, compliance deadlines, records, and tracking systems; collaborating with staff, accounting, and consultants to collect data and prepare required documentation; and serving as the primary point of contact for grant funders, including coordinating site visits, audits, and other funder communications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered in place of a degree.
- At least three years of grants management experience.
- Grant management experience within a public interest law firm is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage the full grant lifecycle, including proposal writing, post-award compliance, reporting, and audits.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with funders, leadership, and colleagues.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to similar software tools.
- Experience with LegalServer is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality and strong ethical judgment.
- Availability to respond to time-sensitive funder needs outside regular business hours when necessary.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $75,000–$86,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a voluntary employee retirement plan with capped employer matching; paid vacation and holiday leave; and professional development opportunities. Grants Manager - 2026
Location & Schedule
The position is based at the Buhai Center’s office in Los Angeles/Koreatown. The organization currently operates under a hybrid in-office/work-from-home policy, based on organizational needs and position requirements. The anticipated start date is October 2026.