Grants and Partnerships Manager at Inclusive Development International

Location: Remote in United States (Eastern time zone)

Status: Full-time

Reports to: Deputy Executive Director

Salary: $70,400 - $95,500 USD

About Inclusive Development International

Inclusive Development International is a U.S.-based advocacy organization that works to advance social, economic, and environmental justice by supporting communities around the world to defend their human rights and environment in the face of harmful corporate activities. Learn more at: https://www.inclusivedevelopment.net

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Grants and Partnerships Manager to join our global team and help secure the resources that sustain and grow our mission. This is a builder's role-ideal for someone who is resourceful, creative, and eager to shape a growing development function that's in startup mode.

You'll be part of a collaborative operations team spanning development, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), finance, HR, and administration, and will work closely with program and leadership staff. As IDI's lead grant writer and project manager for fundraising initiatives, you'll play a key role in expanding multi-year, unrestricted funding and supporting leadership to cultivate lasting donor relationships.

What You'll Do

Grant Strategy and Lifecycle Management

• Serve as IDI's primary grant writer, producing compelling letters of inquiry, proposals, renewals, and related materials.
• Identify, research, and prioritize funding opportunities aligned with IDI's mission and strategic priorities.
• Support design and implementation of fundraising strategies to:
  • Grow annual revenue and renew multi-year grants
  • Deepen relationships with existing funders
  • Secure new institutional support
• Partner with program, finance, and MEL staff to ensure proposals and reports are accurate, aligned, and strategically positioned for success.

Project Management and Cross-Team Collaboration

• Manage the full proposal process-from planning and coordination to review and submission-ensuring timelines, deliverables, and communications stay on track.
• Partner with program and operations staff on proposal development, adapting your role as needed: drafting, editing, or refining content based on team input.
• Lead the intake process for newly awarded grants, coordinating kick-off meetings with the MEL Manager, Finance Officer, and program staff to confirm deliverables, reporting requirements, and key milestones.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure proposals and donor materials reflect IDI's organizational voice and positioning.
• As needed, convene small cross-functional meetings to maintain alignment, identify risks, and problem-solve collaboratively.

Operations and Systems

• Support the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and leadership team members to make the most of their fundraising time and donor engagement.
• Strengthen and streamline IDI's tools and processes for prospect research, proposal tracking, and donor stewardship, ensuring funder and grant data are accurately captured and organized across platforms.

What You'll Bring

• Exceptional writing and proofreading ability-clear, persuasive, and adaptable (without reliance on AI tools).
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strategic perspective-able to see IDI's role in the global landscape and position us effectively for funding success.
• Relationship-building skills-collaborates effectively across teams and supports leadership in donor engagement.
• Project management expertise-plans, coordinates, and executes grant-related projects; confident leading small cross-functional meetings.
• Subject matter familiarity-knowledge of corporate accountability, human rights, or related funding landscapes.
• A builder's mindset-resourceful, creative, and energized by shaping something new, with the experience to build effectively and the openness to keep learning as we grow.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Deep commitment to social justice, equity, and IDI's mission.

What You Can Expect

• A commitment to your health and wellness and to your growth and professional development.
• To be part of a collaborative and supportive operations team.
• Opportunities to work closely with senior leadership and contribute meaningfully to IDI's long-term sustainability.
• To join an organization that strives to live its values of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion-and to create an environment where everyone belongs and contributes fully.

Compensation and Benefits:

Inclusive Development International is committed to providing competitive, equitable and transparent compensation for staff. The starting salary for this position will be $70,400 - $95,500 and is based on demonstrated competencies and responsibilities, with a geographic differential applied based on city in accordance with our Compensation Framework. Inclusive Development International provides generous paid time off, paid parental leave, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, wellness support, retirement contributions, professional development opportunities, and other benefits.

Working Arrangement:

The Inclusive Development International team is globally dispersed, with most employees working on a fully remote basis. Our main office is located in Asheville, North Carolina. This position is open to applicants based in the United States within the U.S. Eastern time zone.

You must have obtained legal authorization to work and live in the United States. Inclusive Development International is unable to sponsor work visas.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2025

Direct Reports: None

Travel:

Occasional travel is expected for this position (1 – 3 times annually).

Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Contributions, Professional Development Fund, Wellness Fund, Paid Parental Leave

• Fluency in written and spoken English