Business Development & Grants Manager

American Society for Radiation Oncology; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Travel 5-10%

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K with company contribution

Paid time off (23 days)

Job summary

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) seeks a Business Development & Grants Manager in Arlington, VA. This role advances non-dues revenue by securing grants and developing strategic partnerships, reporting to the Director of Business Development.

It requires strong proposal development, stakeholder engagement, and grant management across programs. The position supports the ASTRO Foundation and collaborates with a cross-functional team to expand sponsorships, manage renewals, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofit management, communications, public policy, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in business development, fundraising, grants, nonprofit management, sales, partnerships, or a related field.
• Experience planning and managing development projects and building relationships across organizational levels.
• Strong written and oral communication and editing skills.
• Experience with volunteers and a professional, positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Business Development and Corporate Relations in raising non-dues revenue (> $5 million).
• Research and identify prospective corporate, foundation, government, and institutional partners.
• Manage educational grants from submission to reconciliation for continuing medical education and other ASTRO projects.
• Support the Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation projects as needed.
• Maintain a grants calendar with deadlines, deliverables, and renewals.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather information and develop grant submissions.
• Draft and edit grant narratives, organizational descriptions, and program summaries.
• Support relationships with corporate partners, foundations, funders, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing documents, talking points, and presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship building

Proposal writing

Editing

Oral & written communication

Project management

Multi-tasking

Strategic thinking

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

CRM

Association management system

MS Office

Databases

Job description

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Business Development & Grants Manager

Development & Corp Relations Full Time Management Arlington, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1160

Do you want to join a mission-driven organization that makes a difference in the U.S. healthcare landscape? Do you have a passion for improving quality health outcomes?

The Manager of Business Development & Grants will support ASTRO’s efforts to expand revenue, secure grant funding from foundations, corporations, government entities, and other institutional funders while cultivating strategic partnerships. This position will play an important role in identifying new business and grant funding opportunities, managing prospect research, supporting proposal development, and maintaining strong relationships with current and prospective partners. Reporting to the Director of Business Development, this position works in close collaboration with a larger Business Development and Corporate Relations team to enhance industry relations and identify grant funding opportunities

This position interacts with current ASTRO corporate partners and other key external stakeholders to sell, confirm, and manage fulfillment of sponsorships and exhibitor commitments. The Manager, Business Development and Grants establish and nurture valuable and trusting relationships that strengthen engagement within and across the Society.

NOTE: ASTRO offers a hybrid work environment. The position is based in Arlington, VA at ASTRO’s headquarters and eligible for telework up to 3x/week after an initial training period.

Primary job responsibilities will include the following:

• Assists the Director of Business Development and Corporate Relations in raising non-dues revenue (more than $5 million) to fund ASTRO initiatives including the ASTRO Annual Meeting, specialty meetings, RO-ILS, partnerships.
• Research and identify prospective corporate, foundation, government, and institutional partners aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Manage educational grants pertaining to continuing medical educational programs and other ASTRO projects as needed from submission to reconciliation.
• Collaborate and support Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation - for projects as needed
• Increase grant base to meet and exceed revenue goals.
• Maintain a grants calendar tracking application deadlines, reporting requirements, deliverables, and renewal opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal program and finance teams to gather information and develop accurate and compelling grant submissions.
• Draft and edit grant narratives, organizational descriptions, program summaries, and other funding materials.
• Support the Director and senior leadership in managing relationships with corporate partners, foundations, funders, and other external stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing documents, talking points, presentations, and follow-up materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates will have:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofit management, communications, public policy, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in business development, fundraising, grants, nonprofit management, sales, partnerships, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in planning, leading and managing development projects, including collaborating with peers to achieve desired outcomes.
• Skilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships with peers across different levels of the organization.
• Excellent oral, written and editing skills.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Strong professional and positive demeanor.
• Organized with ability to work simultaneously on multiple project deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Previous experience working with databases, an association management system and CRM.

Core Competencies:

• Business Development – Identifies opportunities, builds relationships, and contributes to revenue growth.
• Grant Development – Understands funding opportunities and translates organizational priorities into compelling proposals.
• Relationship Management – Builds professional and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communication – Communicates clearly and professionally in writing, presentations, and interpersonal interactions.
• Research & Analysis – Effectively researches prospects, funders, industries, and emerging opportunities.
• Project Management – Manages multiple projects, deadlines, and deliverables with minimal supervision.
• A demonstrated interest in raising the profile of radiation therapy in the not-for-profit sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and success in growing exhibit and sponsorship sales in the not-for-profit sector that allows the position to serve as a trusted consultant.
• Flexible, and comfortable with C-suite execs and community relations staff.

Working Conditions

Open cubicle general office environment in Arlington, VA (Crystal City) with telecommuting opportunities. Travel required approximately 5-10% of the time.

ASTRO offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package which includes:

• Flexible work arrangements including telework up to 3 days/week
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, majority company paid
• 401K with immediate company contribution
• 23 days of Paid Time Off annually
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Student loan repayment assistance + tuition reimbursement
• Employer paid short and long term disability insurance and more

Please see our website www.astro.org for more information about ASTRO.