Associate Director of Foundation Relations & Grant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Foundation Relations and Grants is an important member of the fundraising team, responsible for overseeing all activities associated with securing funding from corporate and private foundations, as well as government contracts and the United Way. The Director will manage a portfolio of funders, one on-staff grant writer, and contractors as needed, and partner with program directors and staff to ensure funding needs for programs are met. Additionally, the Director will play an important role in Hope in Action, the Campaign for Neighborhood House, which is launching its public phase in October 2025. The Associate Director of Foundation Relations and Grants will contribute to the success of Neighborhood House’s fundraising efforts by driving the strategy for corporate and foundation support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the full lifecycle of grant development, submission, and reporting processes to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with funder guidelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify organizational needs and craft compelling proposal narratives that advance fundraising and campaign goals.
• Partner with the Vice President of Advancement, President and CEO, the campaign team, and the finance team to identify and cultivate potential corporate and foundation funders; drive engagement strategies and contribute to campaign-aligned proposal writing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with foundation and corporate program officers; expand the funder base through research, networking, and targeted outreach.
• Coordinate and support key fundraising activities such as site visits, budget preparation, and campaign planning.
• Maintain accurate records of grants and proposals in Excel and Raiser’s Edge; ensure grant documentation aligns with internal procedures and data privacy standards.
• Lead and manage the grants team, including an on-staff and contract grant writer.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• AnchorActively support and champion the mission and programs of Neighborhood House.
• Actively support Neighborhood House’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, racial justice, and anti-racism. Conduct all activities with a high degree of cultural competency.
• Maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with colleagues, participants, donors, board members, volunteers, and community partners.
• Consistently uphold Neighborhood House policies, procedures, and confidentiality protocols.
• When representing Neighborhood House to internal and external audiences, articulate the organization’s desired image and position.
• Contribute to building a cohesive, respectful, responsive, and productive staff environment that demonstrates our values and mission.
• Actively participate in required meetings, trainings, and other events as requested.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

Required Experience & Skills

• Three years of grant writing experience, preferably in a multi-service agency
• Demonstrated ability to lead, write, and coordinate government grants (county, state, or federal)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent problem-solving, time-management, and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse ethnic, economic, racial, and cultural backgrounds
• Highly detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills and prospect research experience
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in hybrid settings as needed (comfortable with Zoom, email, Teams, etc.)

Desired Experience, Education, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts or social work
• Prior supervisory and management experience
• Budget development experience
• Raiser’s Edge database experience

WORK LOCATION

This in-person role is based in St. Paul, MN.