# Grant management is the muscle behind social change

After years of being viewed as back office administration, grantmaking is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Now, grant managers are in the position to create the changes they’ve always wanted to see.

## Resources for grantmakers

- [Behind the Scenes at Lever for Change](https://www.submittable.com/resources/grant-management#sec-1)
- [On Transforming Philanthropy](https://www.submittable.com/resources/grant-management#sec-2)
- [Equity in Practice](https://www.submittable.com/resources/grant-management#sec-3)
- [Comics](https://www.submittable.com/resources/grant-management#)
- [Digital Evolution](https://www.submittable.com/resources/grant-management#sec-5)

## See how a transformative grant can reshape relationships

Learn how one funder embraced a radical new approach to build deeper partnerships with grantees—and the ripple effects that followed.

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## Ditch the “way we’ve always done it” mentality

Now that they’re involved in strategic decisions, grant managers have the power to remake philanthropy from the inside-out.

## View every decision through an equity lens

Equity isn’t a box to check, it’s a principle to guide you every step of the grant lifecycle.

## Get your impact measurement on track

Measure your grant program’s impact in a way that honors the human dimensions of the work.

## FAQs about Grant Management

### New to grant management?

**What is grant management?**  
Grant management is the oversight of the full grant lifecycle, spanning from the initial application through post-award stages. With grant funds supporting critical work by individuals and organizations, grant management is the behind-the-scenes work that drives social progress.

**What is a grant manager?**  
A grant manager is the professional directly responsible for administering and managing a grant. They also often have a hand in planning and executing an organization’s grantmaking strategy.

**What does a grant manager do?**  
A grant manager oversees aspects of the full grant lifecycle, including grant writing, application development, relationship building, strategic planning, grant administration, compliance, monitoring and evaluation, closeouts, and audits.

**How do you manage grants?**  
Many teams use [grant management software](https://www.submittable.com/solutions/grants/) designed to give administrators and applicants a seamless experience through the full grant lifecycle. Key features include an accessible design, an easy-to-build application, in-app communication, impact reporting, and funds tracking.

**How do you become a grant manager?**  
To become a grant manager, aim to develop skills and experience in business, communication, budgeting, project management, or nonprofit management. Consider joining a grantmaking community such as PEAK Grantmaking, the Technology Association of Grantmakers, or NGMA to find opportunities, build your network, and learn more about specific roles.