Grant Development Director

EO•Abingdon, VA

1d•$72,277 - $96,370•Onsite

About The Position

The Grant Development Director leads EO Companies’ funding strategy and grant development efforts. This role is responsible for identifying, securing, and stewarding foundation, corporate, state, and federal grant funding to support both existing initiatives and future growth. This role blends strategic funding leadership with hands-on proposal development. The Director personally writes and leads the development of complex, high-priority, competitive grant proposals while overseeing external grant writing contractors to expand EO’s overall grant portfolio and funding capacity. The Director oversees the grant database to ensure all grant-related information, records, and compliance obligations are accurately maintained.

Requirements

Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Ability to manage and scale grant production through both personal writing and external contractors
Demonstrated success writing and securing competitive foundation, corporate, and government grants
Ability to synthesize complex programmatic, financial, and evaluation information into compelling narratives
Strong budget literacy and ability to collaborate effectively with finance teams
Understanding of grant compliance standards and reporting structures
Strategic thinker who aligns funding strategy to long-term organizational growth
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
Experience managing external consultants or contractors in grant development work
Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skill
Proficiency with CRM systems and grant search/tracking tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university in communications, nonprofit management, English, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of progressive grant writing and grants management experience
Demonstrated success securing foundation, corporate, and/or government funding
Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder proposals
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance
Reliable high-speed home internet

Nice To Haves

Experience in nonprofit, education, workforce, or community development sectors
Master’s degree from accredited four-year college or university in communications, nonprofit management, English, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

Grant Strategy & Pipeline Development
Lead EO’s institutional funding strategy by maintaining a strong and diversified grant pipeline aligned with organizational priorities and growth goals.
Manage the grants calendar, identify renewal and multi-year opportunities, and provide funding insight for new and expanding initiatives.
Proposal Development & Submission
Personally lead and write high-quality grant proposals, including foundation, corporate, state, and federal applications.
Coordinate internal teams and oversee external grant writing contractors to expand EO’s grant portfolio and increase funding capacity.
Ensure proposals are strategically aligned, financially sound, and outcome-driven.
Grant Database
Oversee the grant database to ensure all grant-related information, records, and compliance obligations are accurately maintained.
Ensure organized tracking systems monitor funding performance and provide leadership with clear visibility into grant activity, deadlines, and trends.
Program Sustainability & Design Support
Partner with program leaders to align initiatives with funding opportunities and strengthen long-term sustainability planning.
Institutional Relationship Support
Partner in the stewardship and cultivation of institutional funders alongside the VP of Programs, VP of Development, and President and CEO, helping position EO as a strong and investment-ready organization.