Director of Grants & Contracts

Description

Director of Grants & Contracts

Job Description

The Director of Grants & Contracts will lead and manage all incoming grants, procurement policies, and contractual agreements with nonprofit partners, vendors, and corporate donors. This individual will play a key role in ensuring compliance, mitigating financial risk, and streamlining processes to optimize efficiency and impact. The ideal candidate has experience managing multiple complex contracts and grants, is meticulous with details, and thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. This position report to the Chief Finance Officer.
 

About Good360

The global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, Good360’s mission is to close the need gap by partnering with more than 400 socially responsible companies to distribute essential goods to communities in crisis or facing disaster. Since 1983, Good360 has distributed more than $18 billion in needed goods, including more than $3 billion in goods in 2024 alone. Good360 has been named the #2 charity on the Forbes list of America’s Top 100 Charities for 2023 and 2024 and has a 4-star Charity Navigator rating. The organization has also been recognized as both a top workplace in the Washington, DC metro area (by The Washington Post) and as a top nonprofit to work for in the United States (by NonProfit Times).   

Key Responsibilities

Grants Management

• Oversee the full lifecycle of all grants, from proposal development to compliance, reporting, and closeout.
• Ensure all grant-related activities align with Good360’s financial and operational goals.
• Work closely with the Development and Program teams to review grant agreements and assess feasibility.
• Track grant deliverables, financial obligations, and reporting deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Monitor fund utilization, ensuring compliance with donor restrictions and federal/state regulations.

Contracts & Procurement

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage all contracts with nonprofit partners, vendors, and corporate donors.
• Establish and enforce procurement policies to ensure fiscal responsibility, accountability, and transparency.
• Ensure contracts are structured to mitigate risk while fostering strong, long-term partnerships.
• Develop contract templates and policies to streamline processes and maintain compliance.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and private funding requirements, ensuring adherence to OMB Uniform Guidance and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct internal audits and financial reviews to identify potential risks and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with the CFO, legal counsel, and external auditors to ensure all agreements and grants meet compliance standards.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accountability, and reporting accuracy.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Serve as the subject matter expert on grant and contract administration, providing strategic guidance to the Finance and Development teams.
• Train staff on compliance best practices, financial stewardship, and procurement policies.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure smooth coordination between Finance, Development, Programs, and Legal teams.
• Stay informed on industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging trends in grant and contract management.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 8 years of experience in grants administration, contract management, or procurement, preferably in a nonprofit or corporate philanthropy setting.
• Strong understanding of federal and foundation grant compliance, financial reporting, and procurement policies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex grants and contracts simultaneously with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience negotiating and drafting contracts, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with financial and legal requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to a variety of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial management systems, grant tracking software, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Benefits

Our team is Good360’s greatest asset.  We recognize that our team members contribute valuable skills, knowledge, experience, and passion that is critical to the pursuit of our mission and our progress toward closing the need gap.  That is why we offer our team members numerous perks and benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage programs (including competitive deductible and reimbursement policy)
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage 100% employer sponsored.
• 403B plan with matching
• Generous and flexible paid time off policy
• Two weeks paid parental leave policy.
• Hybrid work environment

Work Location

Hybrid work with an office in Old Town Alexandria. 

Salary

Starting $145,000

Base plus Annual Bonus

Salary : $145,000 - $165,000