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Program Manager Grant Reporter for a Free Clinic in Orange County
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What they do
A Grants Manager or Administrator works for an organization to identify sources for grant funding and manage grant reporting. Researches funding sources, writes grant applications, monitors the work being done with grant funding, and prepares reports for funders. Works for a non-profit or community based organization, or a college, university or health care organization that relies on grant funding to support research or develop new programs.
$125,387 / year median in California
+16% projected growth
Job Description
- Prepare and submit reports to grantors and funders on schedule, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with each funder's specific reporting requirements
- Track program metrics and outcomes against grant deliverables and internal goals
- Coordinate with clinic staff across programs to keep everyone aligned on progress toward shared goals
- Maintain reporting calendars and deadlines across multiple funding sources
- Regularly brief clinic staff and leadership on progress toward targets, flagging risks early when a program is falling behind
- Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff to collect the data needed for reporting (patient outcomes, service volume, program-specific metrics)
- Support grant applications and renewals with accurate historical performance data
- Maintain organized records of past reports, data sources, and funder communications Qualifications
- Experience in program management, grant reporting, or nonprofit administration (healthcare or social services setting preferred)
- Strong writing skills — able to translate program data into clear, funder-ready narratives
- Comfortable with data tracking tools (Excel required; experience with reporting software a plus)
- Highly organized, with the ability to juggle multiple funder deadlines at once
- Self-directed and comfortable working with a small, close-knit nonprofit team
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience Why Join Us You'll play a critical role in a mission-driven organization providing essential healthcare to Orange County's uninsured population — and you'll see the direct impact of your work every time a report secures the funding that keeps our programs running.