Grants Manager
Full-time
Arlington, VA, USA
USD 80k-100k / year
Within this new role on the Stand Together Trust team, you will support a portfolio of current and future partnerships focused on shifting education from a one-size-fits-all system to learning that’s tailored to each student’s unique gifts, interests, and needs. This role is part of the operational engine that supports Stand Together’s Education Paradigm and Programming.
This role is essential to our success in keeping pace with the demand for our support and will help build a team focused on operational and relationship excellence.
How You Will Contribute
Maintain regular tracking and gather progress insights for a portfolio of diverse partnerships
Coordinate required approvals and share information in a way that drives clarity
Ensure a high degree of data integrity on all portfolio activities
Partner with Education Program Officers, recognize strategic nuances, and serve as a strategic operational partner
Serve as a connector between numerous teams, including Accounting and Finance, Development, Compliance, among others
Relay tracking outputs for cross-functional reporting
Collaborate to analyze grant funding opportunities and participate in the grant recommendation process
Build out operational excellence for diverse and complex grants that span across organizations, to ensure we are the preferred partner in philanthropy
Drive project management for robust grant portfolios, coordinating with multiple internal capabilities to support grant-making and advance our organization’s vision
Use team best practices, and develop new ones, to facilitate program evaluation that supports effective investment decisions
Grant Portfolio Management and Tracking
Internal Coordination
Operational Excellence
What You Will Bring
3+ years of relevant experience in project management, coordination, and/or grant management
Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize effectively
Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to define and communicate what is needed to advance processes
High degree of humility, integrity, and professionalism to collaborate with a wide variety of different audiences and personalities
Database experience, ideally with Salesforce
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.
Standout Candidates Will Bring
Knowledge of, and enthusiasm for education transformation focused on promoting a dynamic marketplace of education alternatives that empowers learners and families
What We Offer
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,400 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
80000 - 100000 USD a year
For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $80,000–$100,000 per year. This role may also be eligible for additional bonus compensation designed to align total compensation with an employee’s overall contribution to the organization.
Our Principles-Based Management™ (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors, including relevant experience, capabilities, demonstrated skills, role responsibilities, and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach, base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.