Grants and Sponsorships Manager

Grants and Sponsorships Manager

Location: Remote (U.S.-based)

Reports To: Major Gift Officer

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Travel: Required (~30%)

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

About Us

Did you know that avoidable blindness – such as from corneal injury, cataracts, or refractive error – is one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide, yet these conditions do not receive the global recognition they deserve. We see the problem, and we’re committed to raising awareness and driving change.

We are KeraLink International (KLI), and we envision a world free of avoidable blindness. In our 62-year history, we’ve successfully fulfilled our original mission of eliminating waiting lists for corneal transplants in the U.S., and now we're expanding our impact to serve individuals in low-income communities. By leveraging cutting-edge, affordable solutions, we aim to ensure that no individual is denied the opportunity—or the right—to sight. Targeting the most critical barriers to vision care by scaling innovation, empowering local healthcare workers, and building sustainable infrastructure.

Though we have a rich legacy, we are currently growing and expanding our services. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with – and excited by – a dynamic, start-up environment.

We’re looking for a driven, relationship-centered Grants and Sponsorships Manager to join our growing team and help bring vision within reach for all. This position will play a key role in building our relationships with foundations and corporations with the goal of securing grant and sponsorship revenue.

Purpose of the Role

KLI seeks an experienced Grants and Sponsorships Manager to support the organization’s fundraising efforts across grants, sponsorships, and events. This role will help identify and pursue grant and sponsorship opportunities, prepare and submit proposals, build relationships with potential funders and partners, and support select fundraising events throughout the year.

Will collaborate closely with the team members to research funding opportunities, draft proposals and reports, assist with planning and executing fundraising events, maintain accurate donor and grant records, and support communications and outreach efforts that advance KLI’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Strategy & Proposal Development

· Research, identify, and prioritize grant and sponsorship opportunities (foundations, corporations, government, and other institutional funders).

· Lead drafting, writing, and submission of high-quality proposals, LOIs, and supporting documents.

· Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar, ensuring all deadlines are met.

· Track reporting requirements; draft and submit progress reports and renewals.

· Build and strengthen relationships with program officers, grant-making institutions and corporations.

· Collaborate with internal teams (Programs, Finance, Technology, etc.) to gather data and develop compelling proposal narratives.

· Maintain accurate documentation and an organized archive of past and upcoming submissions.

Relationship Management & Donor Engagement

· Support cultivation and stewardship of donors, partners, and institutional funders.

· Help identify new funding leads and coordinate outreach activities.

· Prepare donor-facing materials, briefing documents, and follow-up communications.

· Maintain KLI’s CRM database, ensuring donor and grant records are accurate and up to date.

Event Planning & Support

· Assist with planning and executing 3–4 fundraising or stewardship events annually.

· Coordinate logistics, materials, communications, and partner/vendor interactions.

· Ensure events stay within budget and reflect KLI’s mission and brand.

· Support donor engagement activities related to events.

Communications & Organizational Support

· Assist with fundraising materials, proposals, presentations, and email content.

· Collaborate with marketing resources to support press releases and public communication.

· Help maintain website and social media content related to fundraising and grants.

· Support other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Nonprofit Management, Public Health, Communications, etc.).

· Experience in nonprofit fundraising, with demonstrated grant writing success.

· Strong proposal-writing, storytelling, and analytical skills.

· Ability to translate technical/scientific content into clear, compelling language.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

· Self-starter with exceptional initiative and attention to detail.

· Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

· Willingness to travel up to 30% for donor meetings and events.

Benefits

· Health Insurance

· Health Savings Account with Company Match

· Dental and Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Short- and Long-Term Disability

· Paid Time Off

· 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote