Director of Grants & Funding Strategy (Hybrid/Remote)

Jm Aq; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybride; USD 85 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k)

Healthcare

Dental

Long-term disability

Dependent care FSA

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Transit benefits

Flexible vacation and leave policy

Résumé du poste

McAllister & Quinn, a Washington, DC‑based grants consulting and government relations firm, seeks a Director to lead grant strategy for a diverse client portfolio.

You will develop and drive comprehensive funding strategies, identify opportunities at federal, state, and private foundation levels, and manage multiple engagements.

The role emphasizes client partnership, strategic guidance, and strong communication; occasional travel outside DC is expected in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least four years’ experience in grants, sponsored programs, fundraising, government relations, public administration, consulting, higher education, workforce or economic development, or a related field.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or client engagements, balance priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; ability to explain complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills to evaluate opportunities, recommend solutions, and guide projects to completion.
• Organization and attention to detail in managing budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with colleagues, clients, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Research skills to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations.

Responsabilités

• Serve as a trusted advisor to a portfolio of clients, including nonprofit organizations, K-12 school districts, institutions of higher education, workforce development organizations, local governments, and more.
• Develop and lead comprehensive grant‑seeking and external funding strategies aligned with clients' strategic priorities and long‑term goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend federal, state, and private foundation funding opportunities that position clients for competitive success.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring exceptional service, timely deliverables, and high levels of client satisfaction.
• Lead client meetings, facilitate strategic discussions, present recommendations, and communicate progress to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Direct the development and execution of grant proposals, funding strategies, and related deliverables from project initiation through submission.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a primary point of contact and trusted partner throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Monitor federal funding trends, agency priorities, legislative developments, and emerging opportunities to provide informed strategic guidance to clients.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, scopes of work, and resource allocation to ensure successful contract performance and operational efficiency.
• Support clients pursuing federal appropriations, congressionally directed spending requests, and other government funding opportunities, as appropriate.
• Partner with senior leadership on client retention, business development, proposal development, and new client acquisition efforts.
• Identify opportunities to expand client engagement and deliver additional value through strategic funding solutions, service enhancements, and long‑term partnership development.
• Occasional client‑related travel outside of Washington, D.C. will be required.
• Work requires multiple hours daily of phone or video communication with clients and project teams.

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

McAllister & Quinn, a Washington, DC‑based grants consulting and government relations firm, seeks a Director to lead grant strategy for a diverse client portfolio.

You will develop and drive comprehensive funding strategies, identify opportunities at federal, state, and private foundation levels, and manage multiple engagements.

The role emphasizes client partnership, strategic guidance, and strong communication; occasional travel outside DC is expected in a hybrid work environment.