Grant and Resource Development Manager

Position Title:   Grant and Resource Development Manager

Reports to:    Director

Status:  Full-time/Exempt

Job Summary: The incumbent will plan and execute Grant and resource development strategies and assist in cultivating support from federal and local government, foundations, and individuals. The incumbent also reviews and coordinates program reports, manages ECDC/ACC’s Grant and Resource Development team, and provides other development support as needed to ECDC/ACC programs.

Location:  Arlington, VA & Spring MD

Key Responsibilities

1.      Resource

Development and Relationship Management:

• Plans prepares, and writes highly competitive, technical, and complex grant proposals/applications.
• Research funding sources, prepare and submit letters of intent and full grant proposals and

budget/narratives to secure new donors and renew existing donors.

• Develop strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of government, corporate, and foundation gifts.
• Gather the necessary information to ensure proposals and reports are comprehensive and compelling.
•  Proactively research potential partners and opportunities for new or expanded programs.
• Respond to funder requests as part of program start-up and relationship maintenance.
• Work in conjunction with the Director to develop and implement strategies for program sustainability.
•  Create and update a sustainability plan for organizational programs.
• Help develop an annual agency strategic plan

2.     Reporting:

• Develop grant report packages, including collecting and synthesizing grant data, writing report narratives, and all other required attachments.
• Oversee that materials are prepared for funder and prospective funder visits, including presentation decks.
• Maintain Institutional Development Calendar to ensure all grant reporting requirements are fulfilled in a comprehensive and timely manner
• Coordinates any clarifications, revisions, or expansions of reports before submission to funders.
•  Use online platforms to submit programmatic reports.

3.     Communications:

•    Oversee the management of the ECDC website all social media accounts and the Volunteer email accounts.
• Draft email and letter correspondences for executive leadership.
•  Create and update grant-related job descriptions

4.     Other:

• Oversee and supervise the GRD team
• Assist program staff with developing additional resources for programs and program activities.
• Represent ECDC/ACC at local meetings and workshops.
• Assist in planning ECDC/ACC annual and fundraising events.
• Participate in community-wide and agency-sponsored activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•  Master’s degree in nonprofit management, Management, Social work or International Studies preferred; may substitute appropriate professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in government and Foundation Grants and/or development background with a proven track record.
• Three years of relevant professional experience preferably in grant-writing and persuasive communications with nonprofit or foundation
• Exceptional ability to collaborate, communicate, and execute across functions and all levels of employees and stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of domestic refugee resettlement issues required.
• Excellent grant and proposal writing skills required.
• Program management experience a plus.
• Ability to relate professionally and collaborate with diverse individuals in a multicultural setting.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Must be an organized self-starter.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and the Internet.   
• Ability to plan and manage work to meet deadlines, occasionally under limited time constraints.
• Must be legally eligible for employment in the U.S.        
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours occasionally.

Licenses/Certifications: Must have a driver’s license and good driving record.

Physical Demands

• Moderate physical activity, which includes standing, sitting, lifting and/or walking.
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal parameters.
• Requires local travel to meetings.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Environmental Factors: Work is primarily indoors in a climate-controlled building. 

Contact with Others: Position involves regular contact with funders, community leaders, resettlement network affiliates (local, state, and federal government agency employees), private sector organizations, and ACC staff. Must have the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

Performance Criteria: Related to job responsibilities, core competencies, and performance goals set annually in consultation with supervisor.

Other Information: All employees are expected to comply with ECDC’s employment policies while carrying out their work. The range of responsibilities outlined above may change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the organization.

Confidentiality: All employees are required to work in a confidential manner in all aspects of their work.

Proof of Eligibility to Work in the United States: All employees must submit proof of identity and their legal authorization to work in the United States. (If prospective employee fails to submit this proof of work authorization, federal law prohibits ECDC from hiring the person.)

How to apply:

Please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: acc-hr@acdcus.org with “ Grant and Resource Development Manager” in the subject line.

No phone calls, please.

Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.