Director, Grants & Contracts - Career Blazers Nonprofit Search

Director, Grants & Contracts 

 
Position Overview 
Join a nonprofit committed to empowering youth through 1-to-1 mentoring relationships and ensuring every young person has access to culturally competent, caring mentors. As the Director of Grants and Contracts, you will oversee the entire grant-seeking process from public and private sources and manage all associated deliverables. 

 
Responsibilities 

• Oversee all stages  of the grant process including research, application, stewardship, and reporting 
• Research and identify private, corporate, city, state, and federal funding opportunities 
• Collaborate with leadership to align grant applications with organizational goals and ensure budgeted returns 
• Verify organizational capacity to meet grant deliverables and secure leadership buy-in before proposal submission 
• Draft and submit proposals in line with grant guidelines and deadlines 
• Calculate and update leadership monthly on funding projections based on current grant opportunities 
• Build and maintain relationships with funders through site visits and inquiries
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and requirements with leadership and staff after grant award 
• Oversee the award process, including contracts, acknowledgments, reporting, and budget coordination 
• Maintain outcomes and research data in SharePoint and Salesforce, and ensure all electronic grant files are accurate 
• Gather and manage organizational documents for external use 
• Maintain agency accounts, including grant websites, donor portals, and registrations 
• Attend fundraising events and provide support  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent professional experience 
• 5+ years of successful grant writing and management experience 
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; proficient in synthesizing complex information and managing data for diverse audiences 
• Proven experience in promoting equity and supporting diverse communities 
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organization skills, and problem solving skills 
• Display the utmost level of integrity 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with fundraising software 
• Valid US driver’s license, insurance, reliable transportation for occasional local travel
• Experience in program development; passion for youth mentorship

Compensation 

• Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 
• Generous vacation and sick leave 
• 100% employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Long-term disability  
• LinkedIn Learning Professional Development,  
• 401(k) with employer match 
• EAP   

 
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