Director of Grants and Foundation Relationships

Vogel•Dallas, TX

4h•$65,000 - $91,250

About The Position

Vogel, a leader in providing high-quality early childhood care and education to families experiencing homelessness, is seeking a passionate Director of Grants and Foundation Relationships to join our senior leadership team. As the Director of Grants and Foundation Relationships, you'll serve as a key member of Vogel's Development team, reporting directly to the President/CEO. You'll lead the strategic design, execution, and management of Vogel's grants program — researching funding opportunities, crafting compelling proposals, cultivating foundation relationships, and driving the revenue that powers our mission. If you're a strategic thinker and persuasive writer who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you! This is a full-time, salaried exempt position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (required).
5–7 years of development experience, including demonstrated success in grant writing — preferably in a nonprofit, community-based organization.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to write clear, persuasive, and impactful proposals.
Excellent time management skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge and experience with data entry systems and reporting; Salesforce experience is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, managing people and budgets, and the ability to thrive in a hands-on environment.
Well-disciplined, self-motivated, and goal-oriented — able to work with a high degree of independence as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
Handle confidential matters and information with the utmost professionalism.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and comfortable navigating donor management systems.
Upbeat, positive, warm, and outgoing personality and a genuine passion for Vogel's mission to serve children and families.

Nice To Haves

Salesforce experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Research potential grant funding sources — corporations, foundations, organizations, and government agencies — and collect data to analyze gift potential.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive timeline for grant proposals and reporting deadlines.
Work collaboratively with the President/CEO and Senior Managers to understand program goals and priorities, translating them into meaningful, fundable proposals.
Write and submit compelling grant proposals, applications, and follow-up reports that clearly communicate Vogel's mission and impact.
Develop specific funding requests as grant opportunities become available, tailoring each proposal to the funder's priorities.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with foundation partners, corporate funders, and other grant-making organizations.
Demonstrate proven success in identifying and soliciting funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations across a variety of sources.
Maintain thorough and organized grant files and records.
Utilize Salesforce to track grants, produce contact notes, and conduct timely follow-up.
Develop a portfolio of reports from the Salesforce database for measuring performance, analysis, and organizational reporting.
Supervise the Development Associate, providing coaching, direction, and support.
Serve as an active member of the Senior Management and Development teams, contributing to organizational strategy and planning.
Perform all other duties as assigned.