Managing Director, Grant Strategy & Innovation

Teach For America

Flexible, US
Tier a: $81,700 - $111,500; tier b: $89,100 - $121...
Flexible
Grant management excellence
Content architecture development
Foundation fundraising growth
Teach For America is seeking a Managing Director for Grant Strategy & Innovation, responsible for enhancing foundation fundraising through effective grant management and innovative practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fundraising or grant management, with a focus on continuous improvement and a willingness to explore emerging technologies

Job Summary

  • You will help grow foundation fundraising across Teach For America by building the architecture and support for high-quality, consistent grant management.
  • You will establish a baseline for excellence by drafting evergreen boilerplate, providing templates, and disseminating tools and resources to fundraisers and grant managers.
  • This role is ideal for an experienced fundraiser or grant manager who is ready to scale best practices.

Matching Summary

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Teach For America is seeking a Managing Director for Grant Strategy & Innovation, responsible for enhancing foundation fundraising through effective grant management and innovative practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fundraising or grant management, with a focus on continuous improvement and a willingness to explore emerging technologies.

Salary

Tier A: $81,700 - $111,500; Tier B: $89,100 - $121,500; Tier C: $96,400 - $131,600; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Grant management excellence
  • Content architecture development
  • Foundation fundraising growth
  • AI and technology piloting
  • Scalable process creation

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Adult learning experience
  • Curiosity and eagerness to learn

Key Requirements

  • 7 years of experience in direct portfolio management
  • Excellent written communication for donor audience
  • Strong project management skills
  • Comfort navigating complex systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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