Demo

Director of Grants

McDermott Center
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Director of Grants is a key member of a small, dynamic team, preparing grant proposal submissions, facilitating execution of dozens of contracts, reporting grant performance, and providing administrative support for grant operation. Candidates should possess excellent writing and computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel) as well as information and time management skills. The candidate must be highly organized with the ability to conduct follow-up work effectively under pressure during deadlines, use independent judgment, and produce a quality work product within occasional tight time constraints. The candidate should be interested in behavioral health and / or social services and / or public health.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Create tailored proposals following specific guidelines. These proposals include program budgets, timelines, goals, objectives, outcomes, and evaluation methods.
  • Work with leadership to develop and implement a clear plan for pursuing grants that align with the organization's goals and mission.
  • Responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong, positive relationships with current funding partners.
  • Identify and cultivate potential private donors who can support new and ongoing program initiatives.
  • Engage with funders through letters, emails, phone calls, speaking engagements, and tours of the Center.
  • Research local and national foundations, maintaining an active pipeline of potential funders.
  • Collaborate with Haymarket Center staff to produce and deliver timely and accurate reports while monitoring and managing the submission of grant reports and adherence to related deadlines.
  • Organize, update, and manage the organization's fiscal year grants calendar.
  • Manage grant meetings by coordinating with the necessary team members to ensure everyone is aligned and informed about grant-related information.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a master's degree preferred.
  • 2-5 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 non-profit organizations, specifically for substance use treatment facilities.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in grant management software and tools.
  • If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Director of Grants?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Director of Grants career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $65,418 - $90,489
    Income Estimation: 
    $82,207 - $116,218
    Income Estimation: 
    $93,392 - $131,230
    Income Estimation: 
    $135,693 - $203,389
    Income Estimation: 
    $74,125 - $98,584
    Income Estimation: 
    $93,392 - $131,230
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at McDermott Center

    McDermott Center
    Hired Organization Address Chicago, IL Full Time
    The Supervisor of Community Integrated Programs is responsible for the overall management and coordination of services o...
    McDermott Center
    Hired Organization Address Chicago, IL Full Time
    Job Type Full-time Description Haymarket Center is seeking a qualified Director of Nursing to lead and oversee our nursi...
    McDermott Center
    Hired Organization Address Chicago, IL Full Time
    Job Type Full-timeDescriptionHaymarket Center has emerged as a leader in the field of addictions and behavioral health t...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Director of Grants jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

    Director of Grants

    HAYMARKET CENTER, Chicago, IL

    Director of Grants and Research

    North Lawndale Employment Network, Chicago, IL

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!