Grants Manager

Do you want to create a world where cancer is prevented or cured, and every survivor is healthy?

Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation raises funds to accelerate breakthrough research for every type of cancer, while sharing and supporting the vision of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the world’s largest professional society for people who work in cancer care. Conquer Cancer’s community of staff, donors, and affiliate organizations work to support research that delivers better treatments and cures and provides the vital resources and programs needed to deliver the highest quality care around the world.

ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, and commits to quality. Our culture, ASCO Works – Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance.

ASCO offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and opportunities to participate in professional development programs. To learn more about Conquer Cancer, click here. To learn what it’s like to work at ASCO and Conquer Cancer, click here.

Who we are looking for:

Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation, is seeking an experienced Grants Manager to lead our corporate relations grants program. This critical role will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, maximizing funding opportunities and fueling our mission to conquer cancer worldwide!

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in cancer research, we encourage you to apply.

This position is hybrid with a primary location in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

• Mentors and manages staff and tasks grant assignments and activities to each member of team
• Builds the annual proposal pipeline solicitation plan in collaboration with the corporate relations and grants management teams
• Responsible for tracking and updating grants forecasting data to track revenue progress on a calendar fiscal year and against budgeted goals on a routine basis
• Distributes updates on revenue progress against goals and pipeline status to Conquer Cancer leadership and program leads on a routine basis
• Collaborates with Senior Director, Corporate Relations to develop fiscal year budget targets based on prior year performance and trends
• Serves as lead administrator for grants management calendar plans accordingly for quarterly grants cycles
• Updates Conquer Cancer’s fundraising database with all grant target dates including fundraising targets
• Distributes grant assignment responsibilities with foresight and a portfolio strategy among the grants management team
• Oversees process to ensure all opportunities are reflected in Conquer Cancer’s database and maintains data integrity on an ongoing basis, reflecting accurate probabilities and opportunity status in real time Manages and updates all grants portal passwords and online accounts for team
• Partners closely with Conquer Cancer’s Business Operations and Compliance team in executing all required grant elements within existing operating procedures and to meet deadlines
• Reviews industry and internal resources to identify new corporate prospects with the Corporate Relations team to grow corporate revenue for Conquer Cancer’s strategic priorities, revisiting planned proposal submissions on a monthly basis
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent years of experience
• 6 years of progressively responsible experience with non-profit grants management
• Strong financial and accounting acumen
• 2 – 3 years of supervisory experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience analyzing notices of awards detailing compliance requirements for grants, awards, and contracts and overseeing grant/award applications
• Proficiency with databases and project management tools

Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
• The ability to determine goals and priorities and to assess the actions, time and resources needed to achieve those goals
• Ability to anticipate the needs of others and action items well in advance
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task
• Proficiency in new technology tools and system adaptation, and ability to quickly learn
• The capacity to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make decisions with sound judgment
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey and receive information
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate professionally with diverse continuants

Work Environment

Hybrid work location. Fast-paced office environment.

ADA/Physical Requirements

Must lift up to 10 lbs

Extended periods seated or standing at a desk.

High use of computer and other office technology equipment.

Travel

1-5 days/yr

Generous Benefits Package:

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Open Leave Policy
• Paid Family Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
• Staff Appreciation Days
• 401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility and Family Forming
• Healthcare Concierge
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Healthcare Savings Account
• Disability and Life Insurance

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.