Grants & Funding Strategy Director

McAllister and Quinn LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Long‑term disability

Dependent care FSA

Job summary

McAllister & Quinn LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a Director to lead grant-seeking and external funding strategies for a diverse client base, including nonprofits, K-12 districts, higher education institutions, and workforce development organizations. You will identify opportunities, guide proposals, and manage client engagements from inception through submission.

As a senior advisor, you will monitor federal funding trends, direct strategic discussions, and maintain strong client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and four+ years in grants, sponsored programs, fundraising, or related fields.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly to diverse audiences.
• Analytical skills to evaluate opportunities and guide projects to completion.
• Experience building grant strategies and working with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to a portfolio of clients including nonprofits, K-12 districts, higher education, workforce development, and local governments.
• Develop and lead grant-seeking and external funding strategies aligned with clients' priorities.
• Identify and recommend federal, state, and private foundation opportunities for competitive success.
• Manage multiple client engagements with timely deliverables and strong client satisfaction.
• Lead client meetings, facilitate strategic discussions, present recommendations, and report progress to leadership.
• Direct development and execution of grant proposals and related deliverables from start to submission.
• Build and maintain client relationships as primary contact throughout engagements.
• Monitor funding trends and legislative developments to provide informed strategic guidance.
• Oversee timelines, budgets, scopes of work, and resource allocation for contracts.
• Support clients pursuing federal appropriations and other government funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on retention, business development, and new client acquisition.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Analytical thinking

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

McAllister & Quinn LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a Director to lead grant-seeking and external funding strategies for a diverse client base, including nonprofits, K-12 districts, higher education institutions, and workforce development organizations. You will identify opportunities, guide proposals, and manage client engagements from inception through submission.

As a senior advisor, you will monitor federal funding trends, direct strategic discussions, and maintain strong client