Job Description
About HillVets
The HillVets Foundation is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans, service members, military spouses, survivors, and supporters as they transition into careers in governance, policy, politics, and public service. Through our fellowship programs, leadership development, housing support, and community-building initiatives, HillVets works to strengthen representation and lived experience in the rooms where decisions are made.
Position Overview
HillVets is seeking a highly organized, mission-driven Manager of Operations to support the organization’s fundraising, grants, and operational efforts. This role is ideal for someone with grant writing and donor stewardship experience who thrives in a fast-paced nonprofit environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats across a small, collaborative team.
The Manager of Operations will primarily focus on fundraising operations, grant writing, donor support, and organizational coordination, while also providing administrative and operational support across programs, events, and internal initiatives.
This is a full-time position that may be remote or hybrid within the DMV area, with flexibility to support occasional in-person meetings and events.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Grant Writing
* Research, draft, and manage grant proposals, sponsorship requests, and donor communications
* Track grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and funding opportunities
* Support donor stewardship and relationship management efforts
* Assist with fundraising campaigns, sponsorship outreach, and development materials
* Maintain organized records of grants, invoices, donations, and funding pipelines
Operations & Organizational Support
* Help manage day-to-day operational workflows and internal coordination
* Support leadership with scheduling, follow-ups, tracking priorities, and administrative needs
* Assist with maintaining organizational systems, documents, and processes
* Provide flexible operational support across programs and teams as needed
Event & Team Support
* Support HillVets events, convenings, and community gatherings, including occasional in-person execution
* Assist with partner communications, registrations, and event preparation
* Collaborate closely with a small team in a highly mission-oriented environment
Qualifications
* 3+ years of nonprofit operations, fundraising, development, or grant writing experience preferred
* Strong grant writing and donor communications experience required
* Excellent writing, organizational, and project management skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and follow-through
* Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while collaborating across teams
* Passion for supporting the veteran and military-connected community strongly preferred
* Experience with nonprofit CRM systems, fundraising tracking, or donor databases is a plus
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is adaptable, proactive, detail-oriented, and excited to contribute wherever needed. HillVets is a small nonprofit, and every team member plays an important role in helping advance the mission. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys both strategic and hands-on work and is energized by supporting a growing organization with national impact.
To Apply
Please submit a resume, brief cover letter, and a writing sample or example of grant writing experience.