Grants and Member Engagement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide individualized support to members in brainstorming project concepts, refining scopes of work, and aligning proposals with the priorities of funders.

• Review, edit, and offer substantial feedback on member grant applications, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documents.

• Assist partner-led technical assistance initiatives, including grant-specific clinics and office hours.

• Maintain relationships with members who have active grants to ensure adherence to compliance requirements.

• Oversee A2’s grant-writing program and coordinate support for funding opportunities available to multiple members.

• Create and maintain grant templates, guidance documents, and shared resources.

• Identify, track, and share funding opportunities utilizing GrantStation and other funding databases.

• Conduct grant-focused webinars and training sessions on funding strategies, proposal development, and compliance standards.

• Facilitate partnership-oriented training for members accessing municipal or government funding sources.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive calendar of national funding opportunities.

• Evaluate member projects for larger grant opportunities and identify strong candidates.

• Lead the drafting of pre-proposals and full proposals in collaboration with members, partners, and A2 staff.

• Coordinate with the Coastal Resilience Grants Manager regarding funder contractual requirements.

• Facilitate communication among organizations, consultants, and stakeholders involved in collaborative proposals.

• Support outreach efforts to prospective members and discuss the benefits and expectations of membership.

• Oversee new member intake, orientation, early engagement, and follow-up check-ins.

• Manage the member listserv.

• Recruit new members through referrals, partnerships, and statewide organizing efforts.

• Foster relationships with existing members and connect them with A2’s network and services.

• Train and supervise volunteers and interns who assist with outreach, programming, and database management.

• Track grant-writing activities, submissions, and their outcomes.

• Keep organized records of grant opportunities, applications, and awards.

• Support internal reporting, funder compliance, and the ongoing enhancement of grant support services.

• Refine grant-writing strategies based on lessons learned and feedback from members.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in grant writing and grant management, particularly for government, environmental, and national foundation funding.

• Strong understanding of climate resilience, environmental justice, community development, or related sectors.

• Experience providing technical assistance, training, or capacity-building support to community-based or nonprofit organizations, especially in project development and grants management.

• Excellent writing, editing, and analytical capabilities, with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to manage various projects and deadlines concurrently while working collaboratively across teams.

• Comfort in building and maintaining relationships with community leaders, nonprofit partners, and funders.

• Capacity to work collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and diverse community-based organizations.

• Familiarity or eagerness to learn about federal environmental funding programs (e.g., NFWF, FEMA, EPA, NOAA) is preferred.

• Ability to create tools, templates, and training materials that enhance member capabilities.

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, characterized by a natural warmth and authenticity that fosters trust and genuine connections with members, partners, and funders.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and CRM systems.

• Strong work ethic, accountability, and a collaborative spirit, with an ability to take initiative, honor commitments, and positively contribute to a team environment.

• U.S.-based work eligibility/location requirement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health care benefits.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• 401k retirement plan.

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Opportunities to attend or travel to in-person events and conferences.