GRANTS & ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR (OKLAHOMA CITY, OK)

Our Blood Institute is actively seeking a Grants & Advancement Director to lead grant development and institutional funding strategy. This role will identify, secure, and manage funding from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other philanthropic organizations. The Director will oversee the full grant lifecycle, including prospect research, proposal development, submission, compliance, reporting, and stewardship.

About the Role

The Director will collaborate with executive leadership, finance, and program leaders to translate organizational priorities into compelling funding proposals that advance OBI's mission, innovation, research, education, and community impact. This position will also cultivate strategic funding partnerships, expand institutional giving opportunities, and support initiatives through planned giving, major gift solicitation, and corporate philanthropy.

The role involves monitoring emerging funding opportunities, building relationships with grant-making organizations, and developing a sustainable pipeline of institutional funding to support OBI's long-term strategic goals, including growth in research, community health, and emerging healthcare initiatives such as cell and gene therapy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive grant strategy aligned with OBI's strategic priorities.
• Research, identify, and pursue foundation, corporate, government, and institutional funding opportunities.
• Lead the preparation, writing, submission, and management of competitive grant proposals.
• Coordinate grant budgets, supporting documentation, reporting requirements, and compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with foundation program officers, corporate partners, and funding organizations.
• Develop strategic partnerships that advance OBI's mission, research, education, innovation, and community impact.
• Track grant outcomes and prepare impact reports for funding partners.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive development strategy that includes planned giving, major gift solicitation, corporate partnerships, foundation support, and strategic fundraising initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and board members to identify and cultivate new philanthropic opportunities.
• Support long-term fundraising initiatives and diversify revenue streams.
• Identify opportunities for sponsorships and mission-aligned partnerships.
• Utilize OBI's CRM to manage funding opportunities, grant pipelines, donor activity, and institutional relationships.
• Develop stewardship strategies for grant funders, major donors, corporate partners, and community leaders.
• Ensure accurate documentation of funding history, reporting requirements, and relationship activity.
• Prepare meaningful impact reports and stewardship communications that encourage continued investment in OBI's mission.
• Maintain accurate grant and development records within the CRM system, Bloomerang.
• Track proposal deadlines, reporting schedules, compliance requirements, and funding outcomes.
• Develop reports and dashboards for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Monitor development metrics and recommend strategies to improve funding success.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree required.
• Outstanding verbal and writing skills.
• Attention to detail and extremely organized.
• Experience with managing multiple priorities and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, public administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in grant writing, institutional giving, nonprofit development, or philanthropy.
• Demonstrated success securing foundation, corporate, and government grants.
• Experience with planned giving and major gift development (preferred).
• Exceptional writing, communication, project management, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with CRM systems and grant management software.
• Healthcare, biomedical, or nonprofit experience (preferred).

Pay

Competitive pay based on education and/or experience, including shift differential and holiday pay. Additional bonuses: $500 after 6 months and $1,000 after 1 year.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid-time off.
• $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement.
• Holiday pay.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may vary).

Location: Oklahoma City, OK.