Foundation Partnership Grant Manager

Alliance Defending Freedom•Lansdowne, VA

2d•$89,000 - $115,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is seeking a Foundation Partnership Grant Manager to join their Development function. This role reports to the Director of Operations and is responsible for the entire foundation grant cycle within the organization. The position involves overseeing grant reporting, managing the grant-writing team, and handling a small portfolio of foundation relationships. The goal is to ensure ADF's foundation partners receive timely, accurate, and compelling communication by combining strategic grant-cycle leadership with day-to-day oversight of grant proposal and reporting content.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
3+ years of relevant experience in grant management.
Experience working with foundations on grant proposals, including knowledge of grant cycles and grant writing & reporting best practices.
Ability to review and edit written grant proposals and reports for clarity, tone, and compliance with foundation guidelines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment.
Project coordination, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
Ability to be assertive with timelines and deadlines across the team and the organization.
Ability to supervise, coach, and develop a small team, including delivering feedback and managing performance.
Takes initiative in improving processes to capture, track, organize, or report on grant and team production progress or results.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or coaching a team member preferred.
Project management software such as Wrike and Reliance.
Experience with Salesforce.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all foundation and grant cycles across the organization, including shared relationships with Directors of Transformational Partnerships (DTP) and Transformational Relationship Managers (TRM).
Coordinate and oversee the internal grant cycle processes, including preparation, submission, and reporting for proposals, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and reports.
Review grant letters and agreements to identify restrictions, update contact information, and track deadlines.
Directly supervise the Grant Writer, including assigning workload, setting priorities, and aligning writing deadlines with the master grant calendar. This also includes conducting regular one-on-ones, performance evaluations, and professional development planning for the Grant Writer.
Review, edit, and approve grant proposals, letters of intent, and reports before submission, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to each foundation's guidelines.
Own the full grant reporting lifecycle for the organization's foundation portfolio — from tracking reporting requirements and deadlines, through drafting oversight and internal review, to final submission.
Maintain a master grant reporting calendar and ensure no required report across the full portfolio is late or missed.
Provide relationship owners (DTPs, TRMs, and the Sr. Director of Foundation Partnerships) with regular visibility into reporting status and upcoming deadlines.
Directly manage a small portfolio of foundation relationships that require limited ongoing communication and no travel, serving as the primary point of contact for cultivation, stewardship, and grant fulfillment for these partners.
Keep a broader portfolio of Foundations that are currently giving but not seeking a personal relationship with ADF — communicating with external foundation directors on operational and administrative matters, deciding what to include in proposals and reports, and working directly with the Grant Writer.
Regularly review and update Reliance (or relevant CRM systems) to ensure accurate reporting of actual and expected grant revenue and designations.
Track grant designations, receipts, and related budget/financial data.
Maintain grant-related online portals and the shared request list for corporate documents and financial information.
Prepare and distribute key reports, including the monthly Grant Summary Report, weekly Foundation Partnerships (FP) Statistics, and internal grant summaries for program staff.