Grants and Partnerships Manager at Inclusive Development International

Location: Remote in United States (Must sit in Eastern or Central time zone)

Status: Full-time

Reports to: Deputy Executive Director

Salary: $78,692 - $129,265

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 our growing development function.

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, concept notes, 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.
• Lead execution of 1-2 small donor events annually, partnering with senior leadership on design to deepen funder relationships and help lay the foundation for individual giving.

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 helping to shape 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.
• Opportunity to partner directly with our founders and senior leadership team to strengthen 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. This position is placed within a defined salary band under our Compensation Framework. Actual salary is determined based on readiness to take on the responsibilities of the role and geographic zone.

We publish the full salary range for transparency. In alignment with our compensation philosophy, new hires are typically brought into a role within the lower quartile of the range, with growth over time based on demonstrated performance, expanded responsibility, and tenure.

Salary ranges by geographic zone:

Zone 1 New York City: $98,365 - $129,265

Zone 2 Washington, DC: $88,528 - $116,338

Zone 3 Asheville, NC; Chicago, IL; and most other U.S. locations: $78,692 - $103,412

Inclusive Development International offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off; paid parental leave; employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement contributions; and annual stipends for wellness and professional development. We believe that investing in our team's growth, learning, and well-being is essential to sustaining long-term impact.

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 or Central time zones.

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

Application Timeline: Applications received by 13 March will receive full consideration. We anticipate beginning interviews shortly thereafter. The position will remain open until filled with a target start date of 27 April.

Direct Reports: None

Travel:

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

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and writing sample, along with a tailored cover letter explaining why you are drawn to Inclusive Development International's mission and values and why this position is a good fit for you.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a practical writing exercise as part of our selection process.

We are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and accessible work environment. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application process or interview.

Inclusive Development International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, or class.

We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team because we know that varied perspectives-shaped by different lived experiences-make us more effective advocates for justice, human rights, and inclusive development worldwide. We welcome and encourage applications from people of color, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, people of all ages, and people from the regions where Inclusive Development International works, as well as from all qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and global justice.