Main Street America
We revitalize older and historic commercial districts to build vibrant neighborhoods and thriving economies.
Director of Grantmaking
Location
United States
Posted
60 days ago
Salary
$110K - $115K / year
Seniority
Lead
5 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Oversee development of departmental and programmatic budgets and closely monitor performance.
• Develop and track departmental goals, ensuring alignment with MSA’s organizational strategic plan.
• Manage and inspire a team of two direct reports, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Convene staff and coordinate work across an expanded group of internal stakeholders engaged in grantmaking or related functions.
• Oversee and support management of five active sub-granting programs.
• Provide coaching and professional development opportunities for team members, and manage their ongoing transitions to new, specialized Partnership Management and Revenue Operations roles on the team
• Lead assessment of grantmaking platforms and implement improvements for efficiency and scalability.
• Audit existing tools like Submittable, Docusign, Airtable, and Asana, ensuring alignment with program needs.
• Design and refine systems to improve grant program management and impact measurement.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow grant programs as a revenue source for MSA.
• Monitor budget performance and revenue outcomes, identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Align grant operations with long-term organizational goals and network value.
• Oversee partner management strategy with funder partners, including corporate, philanthropic, and government stakeholders.
Job Requirements
- At least five years of demonstrated leadership experience in grantmaking or sub-granting, including budget management, system design, and impact measurement.
- Strong orientation toward systems design and process improvement, with experience using grant management or project management software.
- Direct fundraising and/or B2B sales experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in grantmaking practices.
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
- Experience with change management and leading teams through growth or transitions, and comfort with ambiguity.
- Exceptional planning, adaptability, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience aligning operations and systems to support revenue growth.
- Eagerness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- Generous paid time off, including more than 25 holidays annually
- Flexible 35-hour workweek and "Rejuvenation Weeks" for focus and planning
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Retirement plan contributions and a pre-tax 403(b) plan option
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