Grants & Funding Strategy Director

McAllister & Quinn; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybride; USD 85 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) matching

Healthcare

Dental

Long-term disability

Dependent care FSA

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Transit benefits

Résumé du poste

McAllister & Quinn, a nationally recognized grants consulting and government relations firm based in Washington, DC, is seeking a senior professional to lead grant strategy, proposals, and external funding initiatives for a diverse client portfolio.

You will develop and execute comprehensive funding strategies, identify federal, state, and private foundation opportunities, and manage multiple engagements with a focus on delivering results and strong client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 4+ 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.

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.

Connaissances

Grant management

Proposal development

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

Federal & state funding knowledge

Public administration

Written communications

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

McAllister & Quinn, a nationally recognized grants consulting and government relations firm based in Washington, DC, is seeking a senior professional to lead grant strategy, proposals, and external funding initiatives for a diverse client portfolio.

You will develop and execute comprehensive funding strategies, identify federal, state, and private foundation opportunities, and manage multiple engagements with a focus on delivering results and strong client satisfaction.