RPMGlobal
Associate Director of Grants
Location:
In‑person / CIST Administrative Office / Austin, Texas
Employment Type:
Full‑Time, Exempt
Reports to:
Director of Grants
Supervises:
May supervise AmeriCorps or VISTA members, interns, and/or volunteers.
Starting Salary:
$5,833.34/month (contingent on experience)
Please include a cover letter with your application
Communities In Schools of Central Texas (CISCT) is a sophisticated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas. CISCT is rooted in community for over 40 years. CIS is a national organization that ensures every student has what they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond. At CISCT, our mission is simple: surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We are a nearly $24 million organization serving tens of thousands of students annually across Central Texas.
What You’ll Do Public Funding Strategy & Prospecting (Pre‑Award)
Lead pre‑award public funding prospecting efforts, including federal, state, and local opportunities.
Monitor public funding trends, policy shifts, and procurement pipelines relevant to education, mental health, student supports, and youth development.
Conduct in‑depth research to assess opportunity fit, competitiveness, and capacity requirements.
Coordinate with CIS National’s grants team to stay aligned with network‑wide public funding strategy, guidance, and opportunities.
Participate in RFP workshops, information sessions, and webinars, translating learnings into actionable recommendations.
Advise the Director of Grants on public funding opportunities, feasibility, risks, and strategic alignment.
Grant Writing & Proposal Development
Serve as lead writer for many complex and technically demanding public grant proposals.
Draft full proposal narratives or major sections of large public grants, often in collaboration with the Director of Grants.
Translate program models, outcomes, and budgets into clear, compelling, and compliant narratives.
Coordinate with program, finance, evaluation, and operations staff to develop scopes of work, budgets, and required attachments.
Ensure proposals are responsive to funder priorities, clearly articulated, and aligned with CISCT’s strategic goals.
Partner closely with the Director of Grants on proposal positioning, messaging, and prioritization.
Collaborate with the Grants Manager to ensure strong handoff from awarded proposals into post‑award compliance and reporting.
Draft proposal narratives with clear attention to future reporting requirements, measurable outcomes, and deliverables.
Respond to funder questions related to proposal content or narrative intent as needed.
Support private foundation proposals and reports during peak cycles or surge periods.
Contribute to the refinement of grants templates, tools, and internal processes.
Build strong cross‑functional relationships to support effective grants development.
Promote agency culture, standards, and systems.
Participate in the CIS team approach to service delivery and problem‑solving.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Grants or Chief Development Officer.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
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Location:
In‑person / CIST Administrative Office / Austin, Texas
Employment Type:
Full‑Time, Exempt
Reports to:
Director of Grants
Supervises:
May supervise AmeriCorps or VISTA members, interns, and/or volunteers.
Starting Salary:
$5,833.34/month (contingent on experience)
Please include a cover letter with your application
Communities In Schools of Central Texas (CISCT) is a sophisticated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas. CISCT is rooted in community for over 40 years. CIS is a national organization that ensures every student has what they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond. At CISCT, our mission is simple: surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We are a nearly $24 million organization serving tens of thousands of students annually across Central Texas.
What You’ll Do Public Funding Strategy & Prospecting (Pre‑Award)
Lead pre‑award public funding prospecting efforts, including federal, state, and local opportunities.
Monitor public funding trends, policy shifts, and procurement pipelines relevant to education, mental health, student supports, and youth development.
Conduct in‑depth research to assess opportunity fit, competitiveness, and capacity requirements.
Coordinate with CIS National’s grants team to stay aligned with network‑wide public funding strategy, guidance, and opportunities.
Participate in RFP workshops, information sessions, and webinars, translating learnings into actionable recommendations.
Advise the Director of Grants on public funding opportunities, feasibility, risks, and strategic alignment.
Grant Writing & Proposal Development
Serve as lead writer for many complex and technically demanding public grant proposals.
Draft full proposal narratives or major sections of large public grants, often in collaboration with the Director of Grants.
Translate program models, outcomes, and budgets into clear, compelling, and compliant narratives.
Coordinate with program, finance, evaluation, and operations staff to develop scopes of work, budgets, and required attachments.
Ensure proposals are responsive to funder priorities, clearly articulated, and aligned with CISCT’s strategic goals.
Partner closely with the Director of Grants on proposal positioning, messaging, and prioritization.
Collaborate with the Grants Manager to ensure strong handoff from awarded proposals into post‑award compliance and reporting.
Draft proposal narratives with clear attention to future reporting requirements, measurable outcomes, and deliverables.
Respond to funder questions related to proposal content or narrative intent as needed.
Support private foundation proposals and reports during peak cycles or surge periods.
Contribute to the refinement of grants templates, tools, and internal processes.
Build strong cross‑functional relationships to support effective grants development.
Promote agency culture, standards, and systems.
Participate in the CIS team approach to service delivery and problem‑solving.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Grants or Chief Development Officer.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
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