Director, Grants and Foundations

November 9, 2024

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Operation Blessing is an international charity organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering through compassionate, faith-based relief and development programs. The organization focuses on providing hunger relief, clean water, disaster relief, and medical care to vulnerable communities across the globe. By partnering with individuals and communities, Operation Blessing aims to equip people to create sustainable solutions to combat poverty, while demonstrating God's love and compassion in times of need. Their initiatives span across the United States and other regions including Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Operation Blessing invites supporters to contribute through donations, volunteering, and various charitable programs to bring hope and aid to those in need.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1988

🤲 Charity

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• Title: Director, Grants and Foundations • Location: Remote, United States • General Description: The Director of Grants and Foundations will lead the organization’s grants strategy, focusing on securing significant funding from foundations, government agencies, and other institutional partners. • Essential Functions: Grant Development and Management: Develop and implement a comprehensive grants strategy to support the organization’s strategic priorities. • Identify and prioritize new grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies. • Establish and maintain relationships with key foundation and grant partners, aligning proposals with their giving priorities. • Proposal Writing and Submission Oversee the development of high-quality, competitive grant proposals, including writing, budget creation, and submission processes. • Collaborate with program teams to gather data, success stories, and relevant information to create compelling proposals. • Ensure all submissions are timely and align with funders' requirements and priorities. • Grant Management and Compliance Manage all aspects of awarded grants, including tracking deliverables, coordinating with program teams, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. • Oversee the preparation of detailed and accurate grant reports for funders, including financial reporting and programmatic outcomes. • Work closely with finance and program departments to track expenditures, ensure funder requirements are met, and maintain accurate financial records for audits and funder review. • Partnerships and Relationship Building Cultivate relationships with grantors, foundations, and institutional partners to increase long-term support. • Serve as the primary contact with foundation partners, providing updates, organizing site visits, and participating in relevant events.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in grant writing, management, and foundation relations, with a proven record of securing six- and seven-figure grants. • Experience working in a nonprofit environment, ideally within global health. • Strong project management skills, with a detail-oriented approach to tracking multiple grants and deadlines. • Proficiency with grants management software and/or donor databases (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge).

🏖️ Benefits

• Meaningful Work - At Operation Smile, you will engage in meaningful work that transforms lives, providing essential medical care to children and contributing to global health and well-being. • A Brighter Future - Make saving for the future easy with Operation Smile’s 401(k) plan, featuring Safe Harbor and employer matching. • Happy and Healthy - Kick back and relax with Operation Smile's all-in-one health plans! We've got your health, pharmacy, dental, and vision needs covered for you and your loved ones. • Worry-Free Insurance - Enjoy true peace of mind with 100% paid premiums for life and AD&D insurances. • Take Your Time (Off) - Start with 15 days of paid time off in your first year plus celebrate with company-paid holidays! • Work it, Flex it - Enjoy flexible work arrangements that fit your lifestyle, with remote, on-site, and hybrid work arrangements. • Travel Minus Stress - See the world through our unique employee programs, which offer opportunities to participate in international medical trips, community outreach, and global health initiatives.