Special Events & Grants Manager

Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area Location: Salt Lake City, UT Status: Full-Time | Exempt

At Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area, we believe everyone deserves a safe, decent place to call home. Through affordable homeownership, critical home repairs, and neighborhood revitalization, we partner with families and communities to build strength, stability, and self-reliance.

We’re looking for a Special Events & Grants Manager who brings creativity, organization, and heart to our fundraising and storytelling efforts. This role plays a key part in securing the resources that fuel our mission—leading signature events, managing grant strategies, and strengthening relationships with donors, foundations, and community partners.

If you love connecting people to purpose, managing meaningful projects from idea to impact, and working in a mission-driven environment where your work truly changes lives, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

Special Events & Community Engagement

· Lead the planning and execution of major fundraising events (galas, golf tournaments, donor receptions, community events)

· Manage event logistics including timelines, vendors, budgets, sponsorships, volunteers, and post-event follow-up

· Collaborate with staff, board members, and volunteers to create engaging, mission-centered experiences

· Support smaller community and donor engagement events throughout the year

Grants & Institutional Giving

· Research, write, and manage grants from foundations, corporations, and government entities

· Maintain a grants calendar and ensure timely submission of proposals and reports

· Collaborate with program and finance teams to gather data, budgets, and outcomes

· Track grant performance and compliance requirements

Donor & Partner Engagement

· Support cultivation and stewardship of corporate, foundation, and community partners

· Assist with sponsorship development and recognition strategies

· Work closely with the Development Director and CEO to align funding strategies with organizational goals

Strategy, Reporting & Collaboration

· Track event and grant performance metrics and ROI

· Support storytelling and impact reporting for donors and stakeholders

· Collaborate with marketing and communications to promote events and share success stories

· Assist with long-term development planning and fundraising growth strategies

What We’re Looking For

· Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, fundraising, or related field (or equivalent experience)

· 3–5 years of experience in special events, grants, or nonprofit development

· Demonstrated success in grant writing and event planning

· Strong project management and organizational skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Experience working with budgets, timelines, and multiple stakeholders

· Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

· Passion for Habitat for Humanity’s mission and affordable housing advocacy

Preferred Experience

· Experience with federal, state, or foundation grants

· Knowledge of CRM or donor management systems

· Experience planning large-scale fundraising events

· Familiarity with nonprofit compliance and reporting standards

Why Work With Us

At Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area, you’ll be part of a passionate, mission-driven team that believes in dignity, partnership, and lasting impact. You’ll see firsthand how your work helps families stay safely housed, builds stronger neighborhoods, and creates real change across our community.

We offer:

· Competitive compensation

· Meaningful, mission-driven work

· A collaborative and supportive team environment

· Opportunities for professional growth

· The chance to make a tangible difference every day