Inside Philanthropy, INC.
Project Director and Grants Manager
Inside Philanthropy, INC., Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390
Key Responsibilities
A. AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program Leadership
Program Planning & Development
Plan and develop all phases of AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP operations, including volunteer recruitment, placement, and retention.
Implement and monitor performance measures and other AmeriCorps RSVP grant requirements.
Coordinate AmeriCorps RSVP program resources with those of related local agencies, boards, and organizations.
Staff & Volunteer Management
Assist with hiring, training, and supervising RSVP staff and volunteers, as applicable, to ensure efficient operations.
Provide support, information, and materials to RSVP coordinators and evaluate staff performance in coordination with ALMS leadership.
Recruit, select, orient, and place AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers with appropriate volunteer stations.
Provide ongoing support to volunteers and, in conjunction with RSVP staff, appraise volunteer performance.
Partner & Station Management
Develop and maintain close relationships with RSVP volunteer stations, including development and maintenance of volunteer assignment plans and memoranda of understanding.
Assess the appropriateness and performance of volunteer stations, and address issues of compliance and quality.
Work in cooperation with ALMS staff, advisory council members, and volunteer station staff to obtain resources for programs.
Compliance, Data, and Reporting
Develop and maintain accurate fiscal, personnel, program, and volunteer records and reports in accordance with AmeriCorps and ALMS policies.
Serve as the representative of ALMS in signing and approving official RSVP project documentation, including project reports, MOUs, and other required documents.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of all required AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP reports, including continuation and progress reports.
Community Engagement & Public Relations
Enhance the efforts of RSVP through active involvement with community organizations and other national service programs where appropriate.
Plan, develop, and implement ongoing public relations activities, including social media, in cooperation with ALMS communications staff/volunteers.
Arrange formal and regular recognition of volunteers, partner organizations, and supporters.
Advisory Council & Training
Keep the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Advisory Council informed and actively engage them on matters affecting program operations.
Attend training conferences and technical assistance sessions conducted or authorized by AmeriCorps and relevant funding agencies.
B. Grants Management & Development
Grant Strategy & Pipeline
Work with the Executive Director and Board to develop an annual grants strategy aligned with ALMS program priorities (RSVP, senior services, food security, intergenerational programming, etc.).
Proactively identify and research new funding opportunities at the federal, state, county, municipal, corporate, and foundation levels.
Grant Writing & Submission
Lead the drafting, editing, and submission of high-quality grant proposals, including:
AmeriCorps continuation and competitive applications;
NY/NJ state and county grants;
City/municipal contracts;
Corporate and private foundation grants.
Prepare detailed narratives, logic models, work plans, and budgets in collaboration with program and finance staff.
Ensure all submissions are complete, compliant, and submitted by or before deadlines.
Grant Compliance & Reporting
Maintain a grants calendar (application, reporting, renewal deadlines) and ensure all reports are submitted on time.
Coordinate the collection of data, stories, and financial information required for grant reports.
Monitor grant deliverables and performance measures, collaborating with program staff to ensure alignment between funded activities and actual operations.
Internal Collaboration
Work closely with finance to ensure accurate grant budgeting, tracking, and allowable cost allocation.
Provide regular updates to the Executive Director and Board on grant pipeline, awards, and risks.
Support development of sustainability plans for key programs and new initiatives.
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public administration, social work, nonprofit management, education, public health, or related discipline), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least
3–5 years of experience
in nonprofit program management, preferably with older adults and/or volunteers.
Demonstrated experience managing government or federal grants (AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, HUD, AoA, state or county grants, etc.).
Proven track record of
writing and securing grants , with at least several successful awards that can be described in detail.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including preparing grants, written reports, and presentations/trainings.
High level of comfort with technology and data systems (e.g., online grant portals, Excel/Sheets, CRM or volunteer management tools).
Ability to work independently in a
remote
environment while engaging effectively with a distributed team.
Ability to attend after-hours and weekend meetings/events occasionally, and to travel regionally to program sites and partners as needed.
Preferred:
Direct experience as an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Project Director or staff member, AmeriCorps program manager, or similar federal grant role.
Experience working with volunteers aged 55+ and/or senior-serving organizations.
Experience managing multi-county or multi-partner initiatives.
Familiarity with New York and New Jersey nonprofit and public funding landscapes.
Work Environment & Location
This is a
remote
position with flexible scheduling, subject to program and funder deadlines.
Periodic in-person meetings, site visits, and events in New York and New Jersey are required; candidates should reside within reasonable travel distance to ALMS service areas.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range:
$70,000 – $80,000
annually, commensurate with experience.
How to Apply Please submit:
A resume; A brief cover letter describing your relevant experience and interest in AmeriCorps Seniors and ALMS’s mission; 1–2 short writing samples (preferably excerpts from successful grant applications, with sensitive information redacted as needed).
Send materials to: admin@almsny.org with subject line:
“AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Project Director & Grants Manager – [Your Name]”
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Program Planning & Development
Plan and develop all phases of AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP operations, including volunteer recruitment, placement, and retention.
Implement and monitor performance measures and other AmeriCorps RSVP grant requirements.
Coordinate AmeriCorps RSVP program resources with those of related local agencies, boards, and organizations.
Staff & Volunteer Management
Assist with hiring, training, and supervising RSVP staff and volunteers, as applicable, to ensure efficient operations.
Provide support, information, and materials to RSVP coordinators and evaluate staff performance in coordination with ALMS leadership.
Recruit, select, orient, and place AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers with appropriate volunteer stations.
Provide ongoing support to volunteers and, in conjunction with RSVP staff, appraise volunteer performance.
Partner & Station Management
Develop and maintain close relationships with RSVP volunteer stations, including development and maintenance of volunteer assignment plans and memoranda of understanding.
Assess the appropriateness and performance of volunteer stations, and address issues of compliance and quality.
Work in cooperation with ALMS staff, advisory council members, and volunteer station staff to obtain resources for programs.
Compliance, Data, and Reporting
Develop and maintain accurate fiscal, personnel, program, and volunteer records and reports in accordance with AmeriCorps and ALMS policies.
Serve as the representative of ALMS in signing and approving official RSVP project documentation, including project reports, MOUs, and other required documents.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of all required AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP reports, including continuation and progress reports.
Community Engagement & Public Relations
Enhance the efforts of RSVP through active involvement with community organizations and other national service programs where appropriate.
Plan, develop, and implement ongoing public relations activities, including social media, in cooperation with ALMS communications staff/volunteers.
Arrange formal and regular recognition of volunteers, partner organizations, and supporters.
Advisory Council & Training
Keep the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Advisory Council informed and actively engage them on matters affecting program operations.
Attend training conferences and technical assistance sessions conducted or authorized by AmeriCorps and relevant funding agencies.
B. Grants Management & Development
Grant Strategy & Pipeline
Work with the Executive Director and Board to develop an annual grants strategy aligned with ALMS program priorities (RSVP, senior services, food security, intergenerational programming, etc.).
Proactively identify and research new funding opportunities at the federal, state, county, municipal, corporate, and foundation levels.
Grant Writing & Submission
Lead the drafting, editing, and submission of high-quality grant proposals, including:
AmeriCorps continuation and competitive applications;
NY/NJ state and county grants;
City/municipal contracts;
Corporate and private foundation grants.
Prepare detailed narratives, logic models, work plans, and budgets in collaboration with program and finance staff.
Ensure all submissions are complete, compliant, and submitted by or before deadlines.
Grant Compliance & Reporting
Maintain a grants calendar (application, reporting, renewal deadlines) and ensure all reports are submitted on time.
Coordinate the collection of data, stories, and financial information required for grant reports.
Monitor grant deliverables and performance measures, collaborating with program staff to ensure alignment between funded activities and actual operations.
Internal Collaboration
Work closely with finance to ensure accurate grant budgeting, tracking, and allowable cost allocation.
Provide regular updates to the Executive Director and Board on grant pipeline, awards, and risks.
Support development of sustainability plans for key programs and new initiatives.
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public administration, social work, nonprofit management, education, public health, or related discipline), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least
3–5 years of experience
in nonprofit program management, preferably with older adults and/or volunteers.
Demonstrated experience managing government or federal grants (AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, HUD, AoA, state or county grants, etc.).
Proven track record of
writing and securing grants , with at least several successful awards that can be described in detail.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including preparing grants, written reports, and presentations/trainings.
High level of comfort with technology and data systems (e.g., online grant portals, Excel/Sheets, CRM or volunteer management tools).
Ability to work independently in a
remote
environment while engaging effectively with a distributed team.
Ability to attend after-hours and weekend meetings/events occasionally, and to travel regionally to program sites and partners as needed.
Preferred:
Direct experience as an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Project Director or staff member, AmeriCorps program manager, or similar federal grant role.
Experience working with volunteers aged 55+ and/or senior-serving organizations.
Experience managing multi-county or multi-partner initiatives.
Familiarity with New York and New Jersey nonprofit and public funding landscapes.
Work Environment & Location
This is a
remote
position with flexible scheduling, subject to program and funder deadlines.
Periodic in-person meetings, site visits, and events in New York and New Jersey are required; candidates should reside within reasonable travel distance to ALMS service areas.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range:
$70,000 – $80,000
annually, commensurate with experience.
How to Apply Please submit:
A resume; A brief cover letter describing your relevant experience and interest in AmeriCorps Seniors and ALMS’s mission; 1–2 short writing samples (preferably excerpts from successful grant applications, with sensitive information redacted as needed).
Send materials to: admin@almsny.org with subject line:
“AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Project Director & Grants Manager – [Your Name]”
#J-18808-Ljbffr