Grants and Development Manager

International Rescue Committee • Denver, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants and Development Manager oversees pre- and post-award activities for the International Rescue Committee’s Denver office, including preparing concept notes, proposals, and budgets; managing internal approval processes; and ensuring compliance with public agency and private foundation requirements. The role also supports office-wide resource development, including private donor relations and stewardship, in-kind donations, and special events. The position works under the supervision of the Executive Director and Senior Manager, Communications and Development, and collaborates with Denver leadership, finance and program teams, as well as headquarters technical, awards, and business development units. The role may also provide support to the Boise office and joint proposals.

The manager leads prospect research and funding strategy development, maintains the proposal calendar and tracker, coordinates proposal development and grant kickoff and closeout meetings, and supports donor negotiations. For funded awards, the manager coordinates budget and outcome changes, reporting, grant documentation, and subaward processes. The position also supports private fundraising goals, donor stewardship, corporate engagement, special events, sponsorships, and the solicitation and management of in-kind donations. As a local subject expert in OTIS and RAM business development processes, the manager supports local workflows and staff training.

The role may support recruitment, training, and supervision of staff, AmeriCorps members, interns, and volunteers; foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment; communicate regularly with leadership about resource development initiatives; and participate in staff and program meetings. The position is based in a standard hybrid office environment and is not fully remote, with occasional travel to other sites as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nonprofit management, community development, social sciences, social work, or a related field, or demonstrated work experience with similar knowledge.
• Five or more years of nonprofit or public-sector experience in development and grants.
• Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with government funding agency grant processes at the federal, state, county, or city level.
• Comfort and familiarity working with budgets and finance departments.
• Ability to work autonomously, schedule and prioritize work, and meet tight deadlines while focusing on the work product.
• Self-directed approach, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well within a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and project management tools.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work in a standard hybrid office environment; this is not a fully remote position.
• Occasional travel to other sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Certification or continuing education in project management, proposal development, and/or fundraising is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of funding opportunities in Denver, Colorado.
• Familiarity with the local nonprofit and philanthropy environment.
• Experience with IRC systems PEERS, OTIS, Salesforce, and Golden is a plus for IRC internal candidates.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Denver office in regional funding opportunities, particularly restricted funding, and coordinate with office leadership, technical advisors, and program leads; support Boise or joint proposals when needed.
• Collaborate with Denver leadership on prospecting for restricted and unrestricted funding opportunities and develop funding strategies, timelines, and prospective funder research.
• Develop, update, and manage the Denver office proposal calendar and tracker.
• Lead concept note and proposal development, ensuring high-quality log frames, program design, narratives, and current supporting application documents in coordination with local leadership and headquarters teams.
• Support donor negotiations and agreements, communicate contract terms to Finance and Programs, and coordinate grant opening and closing meetings.
• Provide pre-award support and coverage to the Boise office when needed.
• Coordinate with finance, program, and leadership teams on donor-requested budget and outcome modifications, and with RAM on tracking restricted funds.
• Support reports by copy-editing and coordinating timelines with local leads and headquarters.
• Serve as a main point of contact for private donors in the Denver office and ensure communications follow IRC policies and best practices.
• Maintain complete and consistently documented contract and grant files for funded programs.
• Provide technical support for subaward agreements, including scopes of work, deliverables, fund disbursement, and monitoring plans, in coordination with partners and relevant teams and in compliance with IRC policies.
• Work with leadership to set and meet private fundraising goals; support gift processing, donor stewardship, and acknowledgments.
• Coordinate with headquarters fundraising teams on local donor portfolios, events, program updates, corporate engagement, and local funding priorities.
• Guide annual special-event strategy and goal setting, supervise and support event planning and execution, and support sponsorship solicitation.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external policies for the solicitation, inventory, and distribution of in-kind donations, and with IRC and IRS requirements concerning charitable donations.
• Serve as a local subject expert in OTIS and RAM business development processes and local workflows; cross-train program staff on local business development workflows.
• Support recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of staff, AmeriCorps members, interns, and volunteers as needed.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment and keep the Executive Director and leadership team informed about resource development initiatives and management issues.
• Participate in staff, supervisor, and program lead meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 10 paid sick leave days
• 10 U.S. holidays
• 20–25 days of paid time off, based on role and tenure
• Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
• Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month
• Vision insurance starting at $5 per month
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with immediate-vesting employer match
• Non-elective employer retirement contribution based on age and years of service, with three-year vesting
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager