About This Role
This role involves overseeing and managing all foundation, corporate, and government grants for the organization, which total approximately $500,000 annually. It supports organizational growth by managing the full grants lifecycle, from researching opportunities and writing proposals to ensuring compliance and building relationships with funders. This position is ideal for a mid-level grants professional seeking to deepen their experience in managing a full grants portfolio and growing into increased leadership responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all grants for Girls in the Game, including foundation, corporate, and government grants
- Manage the grants calendar, including proposal and reporting deadlines
- Write compelling grant proposals, reports, and supporting materials
- Research and explore new grant opportunities to support current programs and organizational growth
- Oversee government grants from application through compliance and closeout
- Manage monthly and quarterly budget and data reporting requirements for government grants
- Work closely with finance and program staff to ensure accurate reporting and reimbursement documentation
- Ensure programs staff are in compliance with all grant requirements
- Manage grant records and database, staying on top of deadlines and other grant requirements
- Stay informed about research and trends related to girls, youth development, sports-based youth development, and nonprofit funding priorities, incorporating relevant information into proposals and reports
- Build and maintain strong relationships with foundation, corporate, and government funders
- Coordinate funder and grant monitor visits to Girls in the Game programs
- Oversee funder stewardship efforts to ensure grantors feel informed, appreciated, and connected to the organization
- Serve as a liaison between funders and internal staff as needed
- Work closely with program staff to understand program successes, challenges, and outcomes in order to effectively communicate impact to funders
- Collaborate with program and finance staff to gather data, stories, budgets, and evaluation information for proposals and reports
- Support organizational evaluation and data collection efforts related to grants and reporting
- Assist with additional grant-related projects and organizational priorities as assigned
Requirements
- Commitment to the mission of Girls in the Game
- Bachelor
- At least three years of experience in grant writing, grants management, or nonprofit development
- Experience managing government grants, including compliance and reimbursement grants preferred
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Experience working collaboratively across departments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Experience with grant databases and data tracking systems preferred
- Ability to work independently and take initiative with limited supervision
- Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work
- Verification of degree/credentials
- Successful completion of background check and fingerprint clearance
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends for various scheduled events
- Agreement to uphold all Girls in the Game Policies and Procedures
Benefits
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Teamwork-oriented environment
- Supported professional growth goals
- Health and dental insurance
- 401K match
- PTO
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Important Details
- Work format: hybrid work model, flexible scheduling
About the Company
Girls in the Game empowers all girls to speak up, stand out, and inspire future generations through fun and active leadership, sports, and health programs. The organization strives to serve girls year-round and over the long-term, offering a continuum of programs for girls at each stage of their development. Staff are supported in their professional growth goals, and the organization is committed to recruiting staff who are representative of the communities they serve.
