Grants Manager

Based in Montreal, Echo Foundation is a private charitable foundation. We provide grants in 2 areas: the environment and mental health.

In 2025, Echo Foundation provided over $15,000,000 in grants.

Job description

Two Passions One Job / Echo Foundation is hiring

You care about the environment and mental health services, Echo Foundation has a great opportunity that might be of interest to you. If this Grants Manager position is not the right fit for you, we would be grateful if you would forward this opportunity to someone you hold in high esteem who might be interested.

Position Overview

The Grants Manager is responsible for ensuring that Echo Foundation’s grant making process runs smoothly and accurately. The Grants Manager works closely with the Executive Director and serves as a key operational partner in administering the Foundation’s grant programs. The role requires strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Working at Echo Foundation

We pride ourselves on being nimble, hands-on and efficient. Most of our grants are focused on organizations on the frontlines, supported by an ethos that those closest to a challenge are the best suited to address and solve it.

The successful candidate will have a can-do and collaborative attitude and will be able to thrive as part a small team. The candidate will work closely with the Executive Director and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health and the environment in Canada.

Key Responsibilities include the following

Grant Application Management

Receive and log incoming grant applications
Review applications for eligibility and completeness
Obtain missing or additional information where required
Maintain organized digital records of all grant files (Blackbaud)

Grant Analysis and Documentation

Prepare summaries and briefing notes for the Executive Director
Assist in the preparation of materials for board grant reviews
Track and document the status of grant applications through the decision process

Grant Management Systems

Coordinate and track grant payments
Administer the Foundation’s grant management software (Blackbaud)
Assist with generating grant reports for internal use and external communications

Communications and Stakeholder Support

Serve as a point of contact for inquiries from grantees and other partners
Draft correspondence related to grant decisions and follow up
Assist in preparing reports issued by the Foundation
Support the Executive Director in maintaining strong relationships with grantees and other partners

General administration

General administrative tasks to support the operation of the Foundation

Candidate description

Qualifications and Experience

We are open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including professionals looking for a meaningful career change. Most important for this role will be experience managing projects and administering files. More specifically, we are looking for candidates with the following attributes:

At least 3 years of full time employment
Interest and passion for environmental and/or mental health issues
Experience with project management and administration (can be demonstrated in a variety of ways)
Strong organizational discipline
Strong written communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to independently initiate and manage tasks
Ability to work effectively within a small collaborative team
Fluent in English and French