Foundation Partnership Grant Manager at Alliance Defending Freedom

Scottsdale, AZ; Lansdowne, VA; Dallas, TXFull-timeDevelopmentPosted 22 days ago

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Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our <a href="https://adflegal.org/about-us/careers/statement-of-faith/" target="_blank">Statement of Faith</a> to ensure we’re a fit for you. Locations: Scottsdale, AZ / Lansdowne, VA / Dallas, TX Team Overview As the Foundation Partnerships Grant Manager, you will report to the Director of Operations within our Development function and be responsible for end-to-end ownership of the foundation grant cycle across the organization, including full ownership of grant reporting, supervision of the grant-writing function and the Grant Writer team member, and direct management of a small portfolio of foundation relationships. This role combines strategic grant-cycle leadership with day-to-day oversight of grant proposal and reporting content to ensure that ADF's foundation partners receive timely, accurate, and compelling communication. Key Responsibilities Grant Cycle Coordination & Management  <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Lead and manage all foundation and grant cycles across the organization, including shared relationships with Directors of Transformational Partnerships (DTP) and Transformational Relationship Managers (TRM).  </li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Coordinate and oversee the internal grant cycle processes, including preparation, submission, and reporting for proposals, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and reports. </li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Review grant letters and agreements to identify restrictions, update contact information, and track deadlines. </li> </ul> Grant Writing Oversight & Team Leadership  <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Directly supervise the Grant Writer, including assigning workload, setting priorities, and aligning writing deadlines with the master grant calendar. This also includes conducting regular one-on-ones, performance evaluations, and professional development planning for the Grant Writer. </li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Review, edit, and approve grant proposals, letters of intent, and reports before submission, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to each foundation's guidelines. </li> </ul> End-to-End Grant Reporting  <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Own the full grant reporting lifecycle for the organization's foundation portfolio — from tracking reporting requirements and deadlines, through drafting oversight and internal review, to final submission. </li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Maintain a master grant reporting calendar and ensure no required report across the full portfolio is late or missed. </li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Provide relationship owners (DTPs, TRMs, and the Sr. Director of Foundation Partnerships) with regular visibility into reporting status and upcoming deadlines. </li> </ul> Foundation Relationship Management  <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Directly manage a small portfolio of foundation relationships that require limited ongoing communication and no travel, serving as the primary point of contact for cultivation, stewardship, and grant fulfillment for these partners. </li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Keep a broader portfolio of Foundations that are currently giving but not seeking a personal relationship with ADF — communicating with external foundation directors on operational and administrative matters, deciding what to include in proposals and reports, and working directly with the Grant Writer. </li> </ul> Financial Tracking, Data Management, & Reporting <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Regularly review and update Reliance (or relevant CRM systems) to ensure accurate reporting of actual and expected grant revenue and designations. </li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Track grant designations, receipts, and related budget/financial data. </li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Maintain grant-related online portals and the shared request list for corporate documents and financial information. </li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Prepare and distribute key reports, including the monthly Grant Summary Report, weekly Foundation Partnerships (FP) Statistics, and internal grant summaries for program staff. </li> </ul> Minimum Qualifications <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. </li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">3+ years of relevant experience in grant management.</li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Experience working with foundations on grant proposals, including knowledge of grant cycles and grant writing & reporting best practices. </li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Ability to review and edit written grant proposals and reports for clarity, tone, and compliance with foundation guidelines.</li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment. </li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Project coordination, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.</li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Ability to be assertive with timelines and deadlines across the team and the organization.</li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Ability to supervise, coach, and develop a small team, including delivering feedback and managing performance.  </li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Takes initiative in improving processes to capture, track, organize, or report on grant and team production progress or results.</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or coaching a team member preferred. </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Project management software such as Wrike and Reliance.</li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Experience with Salesforce.</li> </ul> Pay & Benefits At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year. Want to Know More About ADF? <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TEUAsJ0jDCw" width="560" height="315"></iframe><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">This salary range is reflective of a position based in Lansdowne, VA. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and office location.</div><div class="title">Virginia Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range">$89,000—$115,100 USD</div></div></div>

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