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Britepaths, Inc.

Grants Manager

Britepaths, Inc., Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032

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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 Salaried position – $60,000 To apply, send a cover letter and resume to aali@britepaths.org .

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

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

Britepaths is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Available benefits include: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation/Sick Time/Family and Medical Leave, 403 (b) Match, Flexible Schedule, and Telecommuting.

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.

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