Grants and Development Manager

International Rescue Committee•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants and Development Manager oversees pre- and post-award activities for the International Rescue Committee’s Denver office, including prospecting, concept notes, proposal and budget development, internal approvals, compliance with public-agency and private-foundation requirements, and grants and subaward contract management. The role also supports the office’s broader resource development work, including private donor relations and stewardship, in-kind donations, and special events. Work is performed under the supervision of the Executive Director and Senior Manager, Communications and Development, in collaboration with Denver leadership, finance and program teams, and headquarters technical, awards, and business development units. The role may also provide support to the Boise office and joint proposals. The manager develops funding strategies and prospect research, maintains proposal calendars and trackers, leads proposal development, coordinates grant opening and closing meetings, supports donor negotiations, and helps ensure funded programs are properly budgeted, monitored, documented, and reported. The role also supports private fundraising goals, donor stewardship, corporate engagement, special events, and compliance with charitable donation policies. General management duties include supporting recruitment, training, and supervision of staff, AmeriCorps members, interns, and volunteers, and fostering an inclusive, collaborative work environment. This is a standard hybrid office position in Denver, not fully remote, with occasional travel to other sites as needed. The stated annual compensation is $79,277; offers are calibrated based on work location, experience, skills, and other factors.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nonprofit management, community development, social sciences, social work, or a related field, or demonstrated work experience reflecting similar knowledge.
Five or more years of nonprofit or public-sector experience in development and grants.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with grant processes of government funding agencies at the federal, state, county, or city level.
Comfort working with budgets and finance departments.
Ability to schedule and prioritize work autonomously, meet tight deadlines, and focus on work products.
Self-directed approach, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well within a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and project management tools.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Represent the Denver office in regional funding opportunities, particularly restricted funding, in coordination 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 using internal procedures.
Develop funding strategies and timelines and research prospective public and private funders.
Develop, update, and manage the Denver office proposal calendar and tracker.
Lead concept note and proposal development, coordinating program design, log frames, narratives, quality standards, and supporting documentation with local leadership and headquarters teams.
Support donor negotiations and agreements, communicate contract terms to Finance and Programs, and coordinate grant kickoff meetings.
Coordinate grant opening and closing meetings for funded opportunities.
Provide pre-award support and coverage to the Boise office when needed.
Work with finance, program, and leadership teams to modify final budgets and outcomes in response to donor requests, and coordinate restricted-fund tracking with RAM.
Support report preparation, including copy-editing and coordination of 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 policy and best practices.
Maintain contract and grant files for funded programs using consistent documentation standards.
Provide technical support for subaward agreements, including scopes of work, deliverables, fund disbursement, and monitoring plans, in coordination with partners and internal teams.
Work with leadership to set and meet private fundraising goals.
Support gift processing, donor stewardship, and acknowledgments.
Coordinate with headquarters fundraising teams on individual donor portfolios, local events, program updates, and local funding priorities.
Coordinate with headquarters high-value fundraising teams on corporate engagement and communicate local funding needs to nationally scoped funders.
Guide strategy and goal-setting for annual special events; supervise and support event planning and execution and help solicit sponsorships.
Ensure policies and guidelines are followed for solicitation, inventory, and distribution of in-kind donations.
Ensure compliance with IRC and IRS policies and laws concerning charitable donations.
Serve as a local subject expert on OTIS and RAM business development processes and local business development workflow.
Support recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of staff, AmeriCorps members, interns, and volunteers; cross-train program staff on local business development workflows.
Foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Keep the Executive Director and leadership team informed about resource development initiatives and provide timely reports on management issues and concerns.
Participate in staff, supervisor, and program lead meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

10 paid sick leave days.
10 U.S. holidays.
20–25 paid time off days 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 employer match and immediate vesting, plus a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service with three-year vesting.
Disability and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.