Job Type
Full-time
Description
Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Director will report to senior leadership within the Nonprofit and Public Agencies practice and will work with colleagues across the firm. Specific responsibilities include:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to a portfolio of clients, including nonprofit organizations, K-12 school districts, institutions of higher education, workforce development organizations, local governments, and more.
- Develop and lead comprehensive grant-seeking and external funding strategies aligned with clients' strategic priorities and long-term goals.
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend federal, state, and private foundation funding opportunities that position clients for competitive success.
- Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring exceptional service, timely deliverables, and high levels of client satisfaction.
- Lead client meetings, facilitate strategic discussions, present recommendations, and communicate progress to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
- Direct the development and execution of grant proposals, funding strategies, and related deliverables from project initiation through submission.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a primary point of contact and trusted partner throughout the engagement lifecycle.
- Monitor federal funding trends, agency priorities, legislative developments, and emerging opportunities to provide informed strategic guidance to clients.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, scopes of work, and resource allocation to ensure successful contract performance and operational efficiency.
- Support clients pursuing federal appropriations, congressionally directed spending requests, and other government funding opportunities, as appropriate.
- Partner with senior leadership on client retention, business development, proposal development, and new client acquisition efforts.
- Identify opportunities to expand client engagement and deliver additional value through strategic funding solutions, service enhancements, and long-term partnership development.
- Occasional client-related travel outside of Washington, D.C. will be required.
- Work requires multiple hours daily of phone or video communication with clients and project teams.
Requirements
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- At least four years' experience in grants, sponsored programs, fundraising, government relations, public administration, consulting, higher education, workforce or economic development, or a related field.
- Ability to manage multiple projects or client engagements, balance priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; ability to explain complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate opportunities, recommend solutions, and guide projects to completion.
- Organization and attention to detail in managing budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with colleagues, clients, consultants, and external stakeholders.
- Research skills to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience researching, developing proposals for, or administering federal, state, or private foundation grants, including sponsored programs.
- Experience with nonprofits, higher education or community colleges, workforce development, municipalities, healthcare, or economic development organizations.
- Consulting, client services, or advisory experience.
- Experience in sponsored programs, research administration, corporate and foundation relations, government, philanthropy, or economic and community development.
- Knowledge of federal funding agencies, appropriations, government relations, or other public funding mechanisms.
- Experience managing client relationships, facilitating strategic planning, and advising organizational leaders.
Desired Attributes- Strategic, client-focused approach and commitment to quality.
- Curiosity, resourcefulness, and adaptability to navigate ambiguity and learn quickly.
- Collaborative approach that builds trust with clients and colleagues.
- Initiative and ownership in anticipating challenges and finding solutions.
- Passion for helping mission-driven organizations secure resources and achieve impact.
Compensation and Benefits- Normal work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday EST
- Location: Hybrid, Washington, D.C. schedule
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday are in-office days for those living in the DC Metro area.
- Competitive 401(k), healthcare, dental, long-term disability, dependent care FSA, HSA/FSA, life insurance, and transit benefits.
- Salary range: $85,000 - $105,000; consideration will be commensurate with experience.
- Flexible vacation and leave policy.
Salary Description
$85,000 - $105,000
