Director, Grants

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer,, the Director, Grants is a key leadership role at Hire Heroes USA that leads our grant-seeking efforts and manages the grant application process. The Director of Grants will be responsible for researching funding opportunities, developing grant proposals, and cultivating relationships with grant-making organizations. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in grant writing and a deep commitment to improving the lives of veterans and military spouses through employment initiatives. Candidates will be expected to raise a minimum of $11 million annually through oversight of the grants program.

*This is a full-time, remote position*

Responsibilities

Grant Strategy and Development:
●  Develop and implement a comprehensive grant-seeking strategy aligned with the organization's mission and objectives
●  Identify potential funding sources, including foundations, government agencies, corporations, and other grant-making entities
●  Research and track grant opportunities, staying informed about relevant grant programs and deadlines

Grant Proposal Writing:
●  Write compelling grant proposals and applications that effectively communicate the organization's mission, goals, and impact
●  Collaborate with program managers and other team members to gather data and information needed for grant proposals
●   Ensure that grant applications are submitted accurately and on time

Relationship Building:
●  Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with current and potential grantors
●   Engage in regular communication with grant-making organizations to strengthen partnerships and explore collaboration opportunities
●   Represent the organization at relevant networking events and conferences

Grant Reporting and Compliance:
●  Prepare and submit timely grant reports to funders, highlighting program accomplishments and outcomes
●   Ensure that the organization complies with all grant-related regulations, expenditures, and reporting obligations
●  Organizes and manages internal department collaboration related to grants:  Finance, Program, Data, Development, etc.

Budgeting and Financial Management:
●  Collaborate with the finance team to develop grant budgets and financial projections for grant applications
●   Assist in financial reporting and grant-related budget management

Personnel Management
●  Lead and oversee a team of 4 grant professionals to achieve organizational funding goals and objectives through effective management and guidance


Desired Skills & Experience
●  Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant experience
●  5-7 years experience in grant writing and grant management, preferably in the nonprofit sector, and at least 2 years leadership experience, leading and managing a team
●  Experience working collaboratively with senior level executives
●  Strong research skills and the ability to identify and pursue funding opportunities
●  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
●  Knowledge of veteran and military spouse issues and a passion for supporting veterans and military spouses  in their employment journey
●  Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
●  Proficiency in grant management software and tools
●  Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
●  Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work Environment/Physical Demands
●  General office environment; temperature controlled
●  Routinely uses standard office equipment, e.g. copiers, phones, computers
●  Travel Required: Up to 15%
●  Sitting for extended periods of time

Estimated New Hire Salary: $93,500 - $104,500 annually

Hire Heroes USA may offer additional compensation to include annual bonuses, merit increases, cost of living, special or extra assignments outside scope of the role, cell phone stipend, internet stipend, relocation, awards, compensatory time off, overtime, and gaining knowledge and proficiency through certifications and licensing.

Benefits Offered:
●  Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
●  100% company-sponsored Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
●   Free Tele-Health Appointments
●   Medical Flexible Spending Account
●   Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
●   17 Paid Holidays
●   Paid Time Off
●   Paid Sick Leave
●   Paid Medical Leave and Family Care after one year of employment
●   Paid Short Term Military Leave
●   Paid Bereavement Leave
●   401K with company match and immediate vesting
●   Employee Assistance Program

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All applicants must upload both a cover letter and resume.

About this Company:

MISSION
Hire Heroes USA empowers US military members, veterans and military spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce.
As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Hire Heroes' services are provided at no cost to clients.

VISION
Be the Nation’s preferred veteran employment service organization through a relentless focus on personalized career coaching that improves clients’ quality of life and strengthens the US economy.

CORE VALUES
Integrity, Passion, Effectiveness and Collaboration

Hire Heroes USA empowers service members, veterans and their spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. As the nation’s leading veteran employment organization, Hire Heroes USA offers personalized one-on-one coaching, professionally revised resumes, mentoring, workshops, a job board, career fairs and more, to tens of thousands of job-seeking veterans annually. We are their partner in success.

Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Hire Heroes USA has built a national reputation of excellence. Prioritizing transparency, Hire Heroes USA earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and the GuideStar Platinum Seal. Funded exclusively through public donations and private grants, we provide our services at no cost to clients.

For more information about our mission, our services and how to get involved as a corporate partner, employer, donor or volunteer, please visit our website.

Hire Heroes USA is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, domestic violence victim status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected factor. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, training, leaves of absence and termination. Sexual harassment or harassment based on other protected group status, as defined by law is also prohibited.