Vice President of Grant Development
Digital Factory, Inc. · Chicago, IL · 14 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
Our team's digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include Micro-fencing, mobile strategy, data analytics, and more.
Responsibilities
- Developing and executing a comprehensive grant seeking strategy.
- Leading, mentoring, and expanding the grant writing team.
- Building and maintaining relationships with key funders and stakeholders.
- Overseeing the research, identification, and securing of new funding opportunities.
- Managing the full lifecycle of grants, from proposal writing to compliance and reporting.
- Collaborating with various departments to align grant opportunities with organizational goals and projects.
- Ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the submission of all grant applications.
- Monitoring changes in grant regulations and requirements to ensure compliance.
- Other duties as assigned, etc.
Requirements
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Proven track record in securing significant funding through grants.
- Deep understanding of grant funding policies and procedures.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- High degree of organization and attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in grant writing and management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing a grant development team.
Prior Experience
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience working in nonprofit, education, or government sectors.
- Extensive network of contacts in the grant funding community.
Preferred Qualifications
- None specified
Certifications
- Certification from the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) or similar is preferred.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay
- Not specified
Schedule
- Not specified