Development and Grants Coordinator

2 months ago

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States International Rescue Committee Full time

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview: The Development and Grants Coordinator is responsible for researching and developing grant opportunities and preparing high quality proposals to support the programs of the IRC offices in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia. They are the offices' liaison with IRC's External Relations and Resource Acquisition and Management teams, providing material and support for donor outreach efforts and coordinating local development activities.

Major Responsibilities:

Resource Development

  • In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop an annual strategic fundraising plan with specific and measurable goals and objectives for development of restricted and unrestricted funds.
  • Monitor progress of IRC Virginia's development plan and provide regular updates to local leadership.
  • Serve as the main local contact for IRC's External Relations team. Create local content for External Relations-led private fundraising opportunities from donors interested in supporting IRC Virginia programs.
  • Develop general concept notes and fact sheets for high-value supporter audiences and support
    efforts to champion key fundraising needs internally.
  • Collaborate with IRC's External Relations team and the IRC Virginia Community Engagement team to create content as needed and to oversee the production of periodic fundraising campaigns including, but not limited to, the annual year end appeal.

Proposal Development and Grants Management

  • Research and maintain tracking data, including schedule of proposal opportunities and submission deadlines, on foundations, corporations, and public agencies locally and nationally who maintain grant programs that align with IRC's areas of program delivery.
  • In collaboration with program staff, develop, write and submit proposals to donors to support existing and desired future programming priorities in accordance with IRC Business Development requirements.
  • Serve as the main contact and follow all requirements of IRC's Awards Management Unit including entering opportunities into the OTIS database and working with both pre-award and post-award program officers, technical unit staff, and IRC Virginia finance staff during proposal development, submission, and follow-up.
  • Ensure up-to-date tracking of donor reporting requirements; work with program teams to coordinate the development, review and timely submission of all interim and final reports to donors.
  • Proactively identify compliance risks/issues throughout the portfolio and offer advice to grants focal points and other IRC staff (management, finance, etc.)
  • Lead regular Grant Review Meetings (including Grant Opening and Closing Meetings); coordinate action points associated with these meetings and track implementation of the desired actions.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed electronic files for proposals, awards, subaward contracts, and supporting documents.

Leadership

  • Participate as a member of IRC Virginia's Senior Management Team.
  • Participate in IRC Communities of Practice and other networking and professional development opportunities provided.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Familiarity with refugee and immigration support services such as social work, mental and physical health, economic empowerment, and workforce development is a plus.

Job Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree, preferably in non-profit management, communications, or development; or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of 3 years of increasingly responsible professional experience, a significant portion of which should include program management, fundraising, proposal writing, and other resource development activities.
  • Demonstrated record of developing successful grant proposals to both governmental agencies and private foundations.
  • Proven ability to conduct research through various sources to target and locate potential sources of grant funding.
  • Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC's core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality. Ability to lead in a way that recognizes that IRC's work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives.
  • Outstanding communications, organizational, leadership, multi-tasking and team building skills with the proven ability to promote productivity and efficiency in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Fluency in English required, bilingual ability a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Salesforce.

Working Environment:

  • A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and 'field' time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
  • May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.


Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

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