Grants & Development Manager

A passion for helping others and the issues surrounding homelessness, affordable housing, and racial and economic justice are essential for this position. With The Road Home, you’ll find a team that will match and foster growth in those passions.

Evening and weekend work a few times per month may be necessary to host or attend events, presentations, or meetings with stakeholders.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with a full benefits package available.

• Three or more years of grant writing/management experience required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Interest and ability in working both independently and as a part of team required
• Five or more years of nonprofit fundraising or similar experience strongly preferred
• Experience in multi-year relationship-based work with corporate entities strongly preferred
• Proficiency in grants prospecting and management tools preferred
• Experience in engagement with faith-based organizations preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and various online interfaces preferred
• Strong track record of project management success preferred
• Experience and interest in issues related to homelessness and housing preferred
• People with lived experience of homelessness are encouraged to apply

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee should be able to work with frequent interruption and sit for long periods of time. The employee should be able to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

This job operates in a professional office environment primarily in Madison, WI. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers/laptops, phones, printers/copiers, and more. This employee may be exposed to a variety of conditions at client sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a full-time position. Core hours and workdays are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description does not alter the organization’s employment-at-will.

Submit your application, including resume and cover letter, by starting at trhome.org/job-opportunities. For best consideration, apply by October 19, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.