Director of Grants

Healthy Community Initiative • Northfield, MN

21h • $85,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

HCI is seeking an experienced Government and Foundation Grant Writer & Manager. This role focuses on large-scale, complex public funding opportunities that drive significant community impact. This role requires proven success navigating federal, state, and local government and foundation grant processes, collaboration with program leaders and community partners, translating community needs into compelling cases for support, securing and managing a diverse portfolio of government and foundation grants, and supervising and coordinating with contract grant writers.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success securing federal, state, and local government and foundation grant funding.
• Proven ability to navigate complex government RFPs and application systems.
• Strong skills in developing budgets and work plans.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple large proposals at once.
• Experience managing post-award compliance and reporting including coordination of grant reporting calendars, deliverables, budgets, and renewal requirements.
• Experience with multi-agency or consortium grant applications.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of youth development, education, or community development.
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations and/or community partnerships.
• Experience supervising or coordinating contract grant writers.
• Experience with Salesforce or other grant/CRM management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead HCI’s grant development strategy and implementation, with responsibility for securing $3.4 million in annual government and foundation funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Senior Program Director to align funding strategies.
• Proactively research and identify grant opportunities.
• Lead the full lifecycle of grant applications: eligibility research, strategy development, timeline creation, data gathering, letters of support, budget design, work plan, forms, narrative writing, and timely submission.
• Coordinate with the Executive Director, Senior Program Director, Data Manager, program staff and community partners to ensure applications reflect strong evidence, outcomes, and community need.
• Build and maintain relationships with key staff at partner organizations to strengthen applications and coalitions.
• Maintain accurate grant records, deadlines, reporting requirements, funder communications, and application and award documentation in Salesforce and other HCI systems.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including reporting and audit requirements.
• Supervise and collaborate with contract grant writers as needed.

Benefits

• Pay: $85,000 - $90,000 annually
• IRA Contribution: HCI matches employee contributions to a Simple IRA retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off & Sick and Safe Leave.
• Voluntary Benefits Access: Through our partner HR service, TriNet, employees have access to optional benefits including life, disability, legal, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Monthly Benefit Stipend: $400/month for employees working 30+ hours/week, which can be applied toward health or other insurance premiums
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free access to confidential mental health, financial wellness, and other personal support for all employees.
• Professional Development: We support continuous learning and will help you grow your skills to better serve our community.
• Make a Difference: Contribute meaningfully to your community and make a direct impact on the lives of youth in Rice County.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed