Associate Director, Grants Management

A.M. Crawford, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,400 - 116,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Vacation Time

Collective Disconnects

12 Paid Holidays

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Matching Gift Program

Professional Development Funding

Home Office Expenses Reimbursement

Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

A. M. Crawford Inc.

(AMC) seeks an Associate Director of Grants Management to lead consulting teams delivering grant management, fundraising, and nonprofit consulting services. The role emphasizes strategic client management, team development, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate has at least five years of leadership in grants management or nonprofit operations, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership in grants management, fundraising, or nonprofit operations.
• Experience managing client relationships and complex grant portfolios.
• Experience supervising and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong project management, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of nonprofit clients and oversee grant management engagements from planning to completion.
• Supervise and mentor grant consultants, providing coaching and development.
• Monitor progress, budgets, and deliverables; develop and improve internal processes.
• Build relationships with nonprofit leaders and funding partners; identify growth opportunities.
• Stay current on grant regulations and funding opportunities; advise on best practices.

Skills

Grant management

Leadership

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Associate Director, Grants Management

Location: Gainesville, FL (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office)

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET (flexible; occasional evenings and weekends as needed)

Salary: $106,000 annually. In accordance with AMC’s Pay Equity Policy, salary is non-negotiable.

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

About AMC

At A. M. Crawford Inc. (AMC), our mission is nonprofit success. We partner with nonprofit organizations across the country to help them secure funding, strengthen operations, and maximize their impact. Our culture is guided by our 5 GIVES: Growth, Integrity & Respect, Value Awareness, Excellence, and Spirited, Collective Effort.

Position Summary

AMC is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Grants Management to lead consulting teams that provide grant management, grant writing, fundraising, and nonprofit consulting services. This leadership role combines strategic client management, team development, operational oversight, and business growth. The ideal candidate has at least five years of leadership experience in grants management, fundraising, or nonprofit operations.

Lead Client Engagement

• Serve as the lead consultant for a portfolio of nonprofit clients
• Oversee grant management engagements from planning through successful completion
• Ensure client deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
• Provide expert guidance on grant compliance, financial stewardship, and post-award management.
• Maintain exceptional quality standards across all client work.

Lead and Develop Teams

• Supervise and mentor a team of grant consultants managing their own client portfolios.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Support team members in achieving KPIs and client success metrics.
• Manage workload allocation and resource planning across multiple projects.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Monitor project progress, budgets, and deliverables.
• Develop and improve internal processes
• Prepare reports for senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with AMC policies and quality standards.

Build Client Relationships & Grow the Business

• Develop strong relationships with nonprofit leaders and funding partners.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients
• Participate in business development, proposals, presentations, and networking
• Collaborate with leadership to develop new consulting services. Represent AMC within the nonprofit and grants management community.

Stay Current

• Monitor industry trends, grant regulations, and funding opportunities and serve as a trusted advisor on emerging best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive leadership experience in grants management, fundraising, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
• Experience managing client relationships and complex grant portfolios.
• Experience supervising and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong project management, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal, state, and private foundation grants.
• Background in nonprofit finance, compliance, or business administration.
• Experience leading consulting engagements or client service teams.

Core Competencies

• Post-Award Grant Management
• Grant Development
• Leadership & Team Development
• Analytical Thinking
• Financial Acumen
• Fundraising Strategy
• Results Orientation
• Business Acumen
• Communication

Compensation & Benefits

• Unlimited Vacation Time – Trust-based flexibility to rest and recharge.
• Collective Disconnects – Company-wide breaks: between Christmas and New Year’s, plus 1–2 days around Independence Day holiday in July.
• 12 Paid Holidays – Observed in accordance with the City of San Francisco calendar.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match – 100% match on the first 1%, 50% match on 2-6%.
• Matching Gift Program – Amplify your impact through philanthropy (match of up to $150/year).
• Professional Development Funding – Invest in your ongoing learning and leadership growth.
• Home Office Expenses Reimbursement - up to $400 per year
• Bonus Opportunities – Performance- and Business Development-Based

Work Environment

This hybrid position is based in Gainesville, Florida, with three in-office days each week. The role collaborates with colleagues and clients across multiple U.S. time zones and may require occasional travel or work outside standard business hours.

About AMC

At A. M. Crawford Inc. (AMC), our mission is nonprofit success. We partner with nonprofit organizations across the country to help them secure funding, strengthen operations, and maximize their impact. Our culture is guided by our 5 GIVES: Growth, Integrity & Respect, Value Awareness, Excellence, and Spirited, Collective Effort.