Grants Manager

Reports To: Senior Director of Development + Communications

Job Status: Full-time – 35hrs/wk

Location: Candidate must reside in Greater Washington, D.C. Metro Region, Northern Virginia preferred

Hybrid – in-office Fairfax, telecommuting

Role Summary: At Britepaths, we’re proud of our 41-year history of meeting evolving community needs. To help us build resources and position the organization for future growth, we’re seeking a highly skilled and experienced Grants Manager. The ideal candidate will have extensive government, corporate, and foundation fundraising experience in a dynamic nonprofit setting. The role requires outstanding organizational and leadership skills – and an ability to synthesize data for compelling cases for support and narrative building. The successful candidate will oversee a diverse collection of grants, develop grant strategies and organization tools, and handle the full grant lifecycle from prospecting to proposal development and reporting.

Objectives of this role

• Collaborate with Executive Director and Sr. Director of Development + Communications in the development and implementation of grant revenue goals and strategies
• Steward and grow existing portfolio of government, foundation, and corporate grants to identify and pursue new funding opportunities
• Collaborate with program leads to synthesize data, assess progress toward goals, and translate outcomes into compelling impact narratives.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and planning:
  • In collaboration with the Senior Director of Development + Communications, develop and implement a comprehensive grants strategy aligned with organizational goals
  • Plan and coordinate the annual grants calendar, including timelines for proposals and reporting
• Grant lifecycle management:
  • Manage the full lifecycle of grants, from identification of opportunities to proposal writing and submission
  • Oversee post-award activities, including reporting and ongoing cultivation/relationship building
  • Ensure compliance with all grant requirements and regulations
• Financial and administrative oversight:
  • Manage the collection of data and reporting on grant-funded programs
  • Maintain organized grant award files and grant management systems
• Relationship management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with funding agencies and prospective funders
  • Serve as a liaison with funding source program officers

Required education, skills, and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in nonprofit leadership, business development, or related field
• Five (5) or more years in nonprofit fundraising role
• Strong working knowledge of Greater Washington, D.C. governmental and foundation grantmaking and corporate philanthropy
• Proven track record of securing major gifts, six-figure+ government, foundation, and corporate grants
• Masterful organization, written and verbal communication, and leadership skills
• Artful storytelling and presentation skills
• Superior working knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including program evaluation and budgets
• Impeccable attention to detail and deadlines
• Experience in developing cases for support, theory of change and logic models, and budgets

Position requires 35 hours/week, with at least 3 days/week in the Fairfax office, commensurate with an annual salary of $60,000. Work schedule is flexible, with required core hours Monday – Friday 10am to 2pm. Reliable internet connection at home is required for telecommuting; laptop will be provided. Occasional weekend and evening work will be required. Must have own transportation. Greater Washington regional travel required.

To apply: send cover letter and resume to aali@britepaths.org.

Available Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays (including personal Birthday)/Vacation/Sick Time/Family Medical Leave, 403b Match, Flexible Schedule, Telecommuting