Grants Manager / Grant Writer

About Our Mission Scope Health & Wellness is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality mental health services to underserved youth, especially those who lack Medicaid coverage and face barriers to care. We believe every young person deserves support, healing, and the opportunity to thrive. Why Join Scope Health & Wellness?

• Be part of a growing organization addressing a critical gap in youth mental health
• Directly impact access to care for underserved communities
• Opportunity to build and shape the organization’s funding strategy
• Work alongside a mission-driven, community-focused team

Position Summary Scope Health & Wellness is seeking a mission-driven Grants Manager / Grant Writer to lead and grow our grant funding strategy, with a primary goal of securing a minimum of $500,000 annually to support operational costs and program expansion. This role is ideal for someone passionate about mental health equity, particularly for youth without Medicaid or access to affordable care. The Grants Manager will play a critical role in advancing our vision by identifying funding opportunities, crafting compelling proposals, and building strong relationships with funders.

Key Responsibilities

Grants Strategy & Development (70%)

• Lead the organization’s grant strategy to secure $500,000+ annually in funding
• Identify, research, and pursue new grant opportunities aligned with our mission
• Write, edit, and submit compelling grant proposals and applications
• Manage a portfolio of foundation, corporate, and government grants
• Develop and maintain a grants calendar to track deadlines and submissions
• Build and maintain relationships with funders and grant-making organizations
• Collaborate with leadership to align funding strategies with organizational goals
• Stay informed on trends in mental health funding and youth services

Grant Management & Reporting (20%)

• Ensure compliance with all grant requirements and guidelines
• Track grant outcomes, metrics, and program impact
• Prepare and submit timely interim and final grant reports
• Work with program staff to collect data and stories for reporting
• Monitor funding renewals and sustainability opportunities

Data, Communications & Collaboration (10%)

• Translate program data into compelling narratives for proposals and reports
• Support the development of impact reports and donor communications
• Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment in messaging and outcomes
• Contribute to strengthening organizational storytelling and brand voice

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, nonprofit management, public health, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of grant writing and grants management experience
• Proven track record of securing $200K+ annually in grant funding (preferred)
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Experience synthesizing data into clear, compelling narratives
• Proficiency with databases such as Raiser's Edge or comparable CRM systems for tracking grants and donor information
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and deadline management
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, youth services, or healthcare nonprofits
• Knowledge of funding streams for underserved or uninsured populations
• Experience with program evaluation and impact measurement
• Familiarity with foundations and funders focused on health equity

Core Competencies

• Passion for mental health access and equity
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset
• Strong relationship builder and communicator
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management
• Creative problem solver and proactive self-starter

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job