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Jeremiah Program · 1 day ago

Director of Grants

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$114K/yr - $128K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Sr. Director of Institutional Partnerships, lead the team in the development of annual and long-term grant strategy, setting goals for grant revenue and identifying key funding priorities. Regularly assess team performance, adjust strategies as needed, and maintain alignment with JP’s broader fundraising goals.

Oversee all phases of the org-wide grant process, including prospect research, proposal development, submission, and post-award reporting. Ensure that all submissions are timely, aligned with funder requirements, and strategically communicate JP’s mission and impact.

Provide leadership and guidance to a team of regional grant writers, fostering a high-performance culture through professional development, regular coaching, feedback, and training opportunities to enhance their skills and expertise. Manage team workload, ensuring efficient task distribution and the timely completion of high-quality grant submissions.

Lead the grants team’s coordination with program, finance, data, and leadership teams to gather information, verify data, and ensure accurate and cohesive narratives in all submissions.

Act as the primary contact for multi-campus/multi-regional grant funders and select national funders, cultivating strong relationships through regular updates, meetings, and site visits. Ensure that JP’s funders are well-informed of the organization's progress and successes.

Stay up to date with trends in the funding landscape by researching and attending relevant conferences, webinars, and funder briefings. Continuously seek new funding streams by monitoring government notices, RFPs, and other emerging opportunities.

Work with regional and national grant writers to maintain comprehensive records of all grant activities, including proposals, awards, reporting schedules, and communications with funders. Utilize fundraising software (such as Raiser’s Edge) and data management tools to organize and analyze grant information.

Track grant success rates, funding trends, and team performance against established goals. Generate reports and dashboards to inform leadership of progress toward revenue targets and the effectiveness of various grant strategies.

Regularly assess the viability of pending proposals, flagging potential risks and opportunities. Work closely with leadership to determine strategic approaches for high-priority grants, adjusting tactics based on outcomes and funder feedback.

Leverage programmatic data, demographic information, and impact metrics to craft compelling, evidence-based narratives in proposals and reports. Collaborate with the data and evaluation team to ensure accuracy and alignment of information presented to funders.

Develop and update grant forecasting worksheets to track expected revenue from grants. Provide leadership with projections and risk assessments, ensuring financial planning is supported by accurate data on anticipated grant revenue.

Manage and the org-wide grants calendar with approximately 250 annual deadlines, including proposal submissions, grant reports, and other funder-related communications. Ensure all deadlines are met, with sufficient time for internal review and approvals.

Continuously improve grant management systems to ensure streamlined processes for proposal development, data tracking, and reporting. Seek opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and increase efficiency in the submission process.

Establish protocols to ensure all grants meet the requirements of funders and align with JP’s internal policies. Implement tracking systems that monitor compliance with reporting schedules, financial commitments, and grant deliverables.

Introduce project management tools and practices to streamline workflows and increase team productivity.

Develop and adapt proposal templates to align with specific grantor interests, ensuring each proposal is customized and communicates the relevance of JP’s 2Gen model to the funder’s priorities.

Oversee all post-award grant reporting, ensuring that all funding requirements are met, progress is tracked, and reports are submitted in accordance with deadlines. Provide thorough analysis and documentation of programmatic outcomes for funders.

Develop and manage advanced prospecting and grant management tools such as Instrumentl and other databases to generate a pipeline of viable funding sources across the organization.

This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the role's responsibilities, but it's important to note that duties, responsibilities, and activities may evolve with or without prior notice.

Qualification

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Required

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Political Science, Non-Profit Management, Community Organization and Advocacy, or a related field.

A minimum of 7 years of experience in grant writing and management

A minimum of 3 years of experience in leading/managing a high-performing team

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Exceptional ability to write and edit persuasive materials, including grant proposals, appeals, and stewardship reports. Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.

Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop creative solutions.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.

Applicants currently engaged with JP in any other capacity, such as Empowerment & Leadership Facilitator, Board Member, JP Fellowship participant, or similar roles, are not eligible to accept an offer of employment while actively involved in those programs. If you are interested in employment opportunities, please alert your program leader immediately.

JP alumni must be at least six years post-graduation to apply for employment at JP, ensuring confidentiality between staff and current participants.