Director of Grants Development

Operation Food Search•Overland, MO

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Operation Food Search is looking for a passionate and experienced Director of Grants to manage a portfolio of $3 million+ in grant funding annually to support OFS’s emergency food, mobile farmers market, community nutrition, food as medicine programs, and other initiatives. The Director of Grants reports to the Chief Development Officer, supervises a Grants Specialist, and works closely with programs, leadership, and other development staff. The position requires a blend of strategic planning, grant writing expertise, financial acumen, and leadership skills to effectively manage the grant-seeking process and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s Degree and Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) and/or Grants Professional Certification (GPC) credentials are strong pluses
A minimum of 10 years of experience with increasing responsibilities in research, writing, and grants management for non-profit organizations
Strategic thinking with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and deadlines independently with purpose and accuracy under tight deadlines
Clear, precise, and compelling writing skills
Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals and develop budgets
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport, communicate persuasively, and negotiate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven
Strong knowledge of St. Louis area foundations and corporations
Experience in using a customer relationship management (CRM) system is required
Strong computer skills with MS Office
Occasional travel required for meetings, events, and conferences
Flexibility in working hours for occasional special events after-hours or weekend activities
Willingness to volunteer for other OFS duties that don’t fall under regular job duties