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.