Description

Director of Grants Management 

The Director of Grants Management is a critical role at Achievement Centers for Children & Families, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Grants and Research. This full-time, onsite position requires a dynamic and strategic thinker responsible for managing all aspects of grant processes, including researching opportunities, preparing and submitting proposals, and maintaining relationships with funders. The role is crucial for securing funding from corporate and foundation grants, ensuring that all proposals align with the organization’s mission and strategic goals.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, detail your relevant experience and skills for the role. If your experience does not directly align with the job requirements, please describe how your transferable skills can be effectively utilized to meet the responsibilities of this position.

Position Overview: The Director of Grants Management is vital to the organization, directly reporting to the Senior Director of Grants and Research. The Director of Grants Management has a range of essential responsibilities, including researching new grant opportunities, writing LOIs, proposals, reports, and collateral materials, and managing proposals specifically for corporate and foundation grants. The Director of Grants Management tracks multiple deadlines and ensures effective coordination with the finance and program teams. Furthermore, they work closely with a collaborative development team to achieve shared goals.

Classification: Exempt Salaried

Reports to: Senior Director of Grants and Research

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create tailored proposals following specific guidelines. These proposals include program budgets, timelines, goals, objectives, outcomes, and evaluation methods. 
• Work with leadership to develop and implement a clear plan for pursuing grants that align with the organization's goals and mission.
• Responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong, positive relationships with current funding partners.
• Engage with funders through letters, emails, phone calls, speaking engagements, and tours of the Center. 
• Research local and national foundations, maintaining an active pipeline of potential funders. 
• Collaborate with Achievement Centers’ staff to produce and deliver timely and accurate reports while monitoring and managing the submission of grant reports and adherence to related deadlines.
• Organize, update, and manage the organization's fiscal year grants calendar.
• Manage grant meetings by coordinating with the necessary team members to ensure everyone is aligned and informed about grant-related information.
• Act as a point of contact for agency tours at the Achievement Centers for Children & Families. 
• Engage in weekly operations and facilities meetings to ensure knowledge of programming, capital needs, and outcome of grant requests.
• Develop, interpret, and analyze budgetary data to support the grant process.
• Conduct research, identify credible sources, and analyze reports such as census data to inform grant decision-making and strategy development.
• Responsible for uploading necessary files and supporting documentation to relevant platforms, ensuring their accuracy and completeness, and collecting documentation as required.
• Maintain grant files and records with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a master's degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience overseeing the entire grant lifecycle, including identification of funding opportunities, proposal development, grant administration, and reporting.
• Familiarity with various funding sources for non-profit organizations, including family foundations and corporate contributions.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining comprehensive reports with accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• In-depth knowledge of grant-making principles, practices, and regulations.
• Familiarity with diverse funding sources and application processes.
• Demonstrated project management expertise, including budgeting and financial oversight.
• Proficiency in grant management software and tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Essential Skills and Experience_________________________________________________________________

• Proficient in grant writing, creating persuasive proposals, detailed budgets (using Excel), and comprehensive reports with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of grant regulations, compliance requirements, and risk management.
• Skilled in efficiently overseeing several grant projects at once while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Exhibits exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, is self-sufficient, and manages tasks independently.
• Possesses robust writing and research skills.
• Experienced with cloud-based collaboration and document storage and demonstrates a quick aptitude for learning new software and technology.

Other Employment Information 

• Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including Level II fingerprinting, and writing sample. 
• Achievement Centers for Children & Families is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, and management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time.