Director of Grants Management

Director Of Grants Management

Are you looking for a mission-driven non-profit where your skills can help people in need around the world? At the Jewish United Fund (JUF), we take pride in our mission and in having a work culture that fosters a sense of belonging and feels rewarding, supportive, and inclusive. We have a hybrid schedule and offer generous benefits including a 401(k) match, 22 days of paid time off, 11 sick days, and up to 21 paid holidays. The salary range for this role is $90,000-$100,000. It is strongly encouraged to include a writing sample with your application.

What you'll be responsible for :

The Director of Grants oversees day-to-day grant-seeking efforts with private and government funders, supervises staff, and provides program development support around new initiatives. Your work will build capacity and raise money for the JUF Annual Campaign, which raises vital resources for its network of programs, and a range of JUF programs. Those include social service programs, support for individuals with disabilities, care for those living in poverty, Jewish young family and teen engagement, security related initiatives, JUF's work in Israel, etc.

What you'll be doing :

Lead Grants Department

• Manage the lifecycle of grant activity, including overseeing grants calendar and submission of proposals, reports, and other correspondence in accordance with donor guidelines.
• Serve as lead writer for select priority programs.
• Implement best practices in grants management, prospect research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Supervise and mentor 2-3 staff members and their portfolios.
• Oversee data entry into Salesforce donor database.

Collaboration with Internal Stakeholders

Partnership with External Stakeholders

What you need to succeed :

What you'll love about us :

At JUF, you can be part of one of the largest non-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois. We provide food, refuge, healthcare, education, emergency assistance, and essential services to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews around the world. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with base contribution and match, additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, paid family leave, and much more. We have a flexible schedule with core hours and the ability to work from home / remote a few days per week on a hybrid basis.