Grants Manager

The Alliance for Youth Action (along with our sister
501c3 organization, the Alliance for Youth Organizing) is is on the
lookout for an experienced Grants Manager to join our dynamic
Development Team. In this vital role, you’ll be at the forefront of
managing our grants program, meticulously preparing and submitting
grant reports and proposals, ensuring they align with funder
requirements and deadlines. You’ll collaborate across teams to
ensure compelling and accurate narratives, and take the lead in
researching and identifying new funding prospects in line with our
network’s priorities. Alongside this, your role will encompass key
administrative responsibilities, including managing the grants
calendar, enhancing our tracking systems, and supporting our
leadership in fundraising initiatives. This role reports to the
Development Director (once hired; currently reports to the
Executive Director), and is a full-time position based in the
United States (see Logistics, below). Alliance for Youth Organizing
is a unionized workplace, and staff are represented by the
Washington-Baltimore News Guild, Local 32035; this position is a
part of the bargaining unit.

About the Alliance for Youth
Action
The Alliance convenes, supports, and scales a national
network of youth-led, locally rooted organizations growing civic
engagement and social justice coast to coast. We truly are a
multiracial network “of young people, by young people, for all
people.” Our Affiliates and Partners run massive voter registration
and get-out-the-vote drives, train new young leaders, and run
powerful campaigns to win on the progressive issues our generation
cares about most. Our national team empowers this work by tracking
down national resources for the network, building capacity for
local groups, seeding new efforts, and coordinating national issue
campaigns.

Job requirements Grants Program Management (65%)

Prepare and submit grant reports and proposals,
ensuring adherence to funder requirements and deadlines.

Collaborate with various teams to develop accurate and
compelling narratives and metrics for funder-facing documents.

Work with the Development Team to create precise and
engaging donor materials, tailoring updates to align with donor
interests.

Proactively research and identify new funding
prospects and opportunities, focusing on strategies that align with
the priorities of the Alliance network.

Serve as a lead writer for all grant proposals and
reports, showcasing the impact and needs of the organization.

 

Administrative Support (35%)

Manage the workflow and calendar for foundation
grants.

Maintain and enhance grants management and tracking
systems, ensuring the organization of documents and accuracy in
revenue tracking.

Collaborate with the Finance team to manage restricted
grant spending effectively.

Keep an organized repository of grant language and
pertinent information.

Assist the Executive Director and leadership in
preparing for key fundraising activities and events.

Support the Development Team in organizing donor
events and programs that connect national resources to local
groups.

Contribute to the creation of the Annual Reports,
showcasing the impact of donor contributions.

Key Qualifications & Experience
Fundraising Experience

At least 3-4 years of experience in a nonprofit
development role or similar.

Proficiency with donor management systems, preferably
EveryAction.

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail,
and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Self-motivated with the ability to work
independently.

Baseline Expectations

Believe in Youth Organizing as a vehicle for
change

A personal understanding and demonstrated commitment
to social justice and equity, and a desire to uplift the leadership
of BIPOC young people.

Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational
practice and culture

Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets

Proficiency in Google Suite, Project Management
Software, and Slack

Excellent interpersonal skills and patience

Excellent written and verbal communication

Comfort with technology and virtual communication
systems, including Zoom, Google Hangouts, etc.

Ability to effectively and independently manage
projects, plan backward, anticipate obstacles, troubleshoot, and
make smart judgment calls as needed.

Additional Qualifications

Experience and familiarity with Google Suite

Basic familiarity with c3/c4 nonprofit structures
preferred

Familiarity and comfort with donor databases,
EveryAction preferred

Logistics

Compensation: $64,000 – $75,000
per year commensurate with experience.

Benefits: The Alliance offers a
competitive benefits package covering:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance covering

100% of employee premiums

75% of premiums for employee dependents

Employer retirement contributions (SEP IRA) of 5% of
salary

Employer paid life insurance, short and long term
disability income protection insurance

Cell phone and internet stipends of $100 per month

WMATA transportation Smartbenefits for staff located
in the DMV area

Professional development opportunities and funds

Generous paid time off policy through which staff
accrue 10 hours of PTO per month

Unlimited sick leave

Paid family and medical leave up to 16 weeks

Paid Sabbatical (after 4 years of service)

15 paid holidays

Potential for end of year or other bonuses

Location: This is a full-time
position based in the United States. All Alliance staff are
required to live within about an hour from major airports in most
US states; more detail will be provided to finalists as relevant.
Moving reimbursements are offered to employees who need to move for
this position.

COVID-19: The Alliance currently
requires employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted in order to
travel on behalf of the Alliance. Additionally there may be vaccine
requirements for attendees at Alliance, Network, or partner
events.

Travel: Domestic travel for this
role may be up to 20% of this position. Must be willing to work
periodically long, irregular hours and to travel as needed.

Commitment to Equity
At the Alliance for Youth Action, we want to create a
world where our democracy works for everyone and where all people –
no matter where they come from, what they look like, or how they
identify – live in loving, safe, and thriving communities. As such,
we value diversity and equity as central to our work. The Alliance
for Youth Action is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive
workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. People
of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, people of diverse
sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities are
encouraged to apply.
Some candidates may feel discouraged from applying if
they don’t match every job requirement – we encourage you to apply
anyway.
 
To Apply
Please fill out the application form here, and
submit a single pdf document including the following:

Cover letter, explaining why you want this position
and what makes you a strong candidate (please prioritize content
over formality)

Resume

Please reach out to dakota@allianceforyouthaction.org
with any questions.
The Priority Deadline to apply is April 1,
2024 , but applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until
the position has been filled. The ideal start date for this
position is no later than May 30, 2024.