Director, Contracts and Grants`

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Director Contracts and Grants is vital to the organization, directly reporting to the Executive Vice President initially and then the Chief Philanthropy Officer. The Director has a range of essential responsibilities including researching new grant opportunities from foundations and government sources, cultivating funders, writing LOIs, proposals, required status reports, and collateral materials, maintaining contacts and relationships with current and lapsed donors, and managing the overall process of tracking and monitoring proposals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Create tailored proposals following specific guidelines. These proposals include program budgets, timelines, goals, objectives, outcomes, and evaluation methods.
• Work with leadership and program staff to develop and implement a clear plan for pursuing grants that align with the organization’s goals, mission, and financial objectives.
• Identify, research and cultivate prospective foundation and government sources including preparing Letters of Intent to determine interest, giving guidelines, and timetables.
• Cultivate and build relationships with current foundation and government funding program officers and identity program officers at potential funding sources.
• Communicate organizational/mission-related needs to foundation and government program officers.
• Collaborate with appropriate staff to produce and deliver timely and accurate reports while monitoring and managing the submission of grant reports and adherence to related deadlines.
• Consult with program staff on evaluations for inclusion in grant applications.
• Ensure all applications are appropriately reviewed by program, finance, and marketing staff.
• Supervise Sr. Manager of Contracts and Grants to ensure effective completion job responsibilities, including but not limited to prompt progress reporting, maintaining an updated report of prospects and timelines for applications, researching prospects, and reviewing all applications prior to submission.
• Maintain close communications with program officers to provide them with any requested information.
• Upon receipt of funding, work with Sr. Manager of Contracts and Grants to notify finance and program staff of any grant requirements, communications expectations, and reports required by funders.
• Review reports to funders prior to submission to ensure correct grammar, formatting and alignment of content with funders’ expectations and requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Remote office environment.
• Ability to travel to attend meetings and events. 
• Work may involve periods of high volume, tight deadlines, and events.
• Some evening and weekend hours.

EQUIPMENT:

• Computer/laptop workstation
• Printer
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience overseeing the entire grant lifecycle, including identification of funding opportunities, proposal development, grant administration, and reporting.
• Familiarity with various funding sources for nonprofit organizations including public and private foundations, corporations, and government funding
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining comprehensive reports with accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• In-depth knowledge of grant-making principles, practices, and regulations.
• Familiarity with diverse funding sources and application processes.
• Demonstrated project management expertise including budgeting and financial oversight.
• Proficient in grant writing and in creating persuasive proposals, detailed budgets, and comprehensive report with meticulous attention to detail.
• Exhibits exceptional communication and relationship building skills, is self-sufficient, and manages tasks independently.
• Possesses robust writing and research skills.
• Proven track record writing grant proposals and securing grant funding.
• Ability to research, synthesize and present data for grant proposals.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and verbally to a variety of audiences.
• Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• High professional ethical standards, integrity, diplomacy and initiative.
• Ability to travel in/around LA County for in-person meetings.

DESIRABLES:

• Current knowledge of dementia care and family caregiving issues
• Knowledge of program development, budget planning and evaluation
• Familiarity with foundations and government entities that support nonprofits in the Los Angeles area

PERSONAL CAPACITIES:

• Ability to work with diverse volunteers and staff
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity and initiative
• Problem-solving skills and good judgment
• Committed to fulfilling mission of Alzheimer’s Los Angeles

COMPENSATION

• Salary - $110,000 annually
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) and 403(b) matching
• FSA account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance program