Senior Grants Specialist, Road to Hire

Road to Hire is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Grants Specialist to play a vital role in ensuring the sustainability of our programs through effective fundraising and donor relations. As the primary lead for grant writing and reporting, this position will have a direct impact on securing crucial funds for our organization. We are looking for candidates who possess a growth mindset, demonstrate accountability, and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. This role will serve as a key member of our development team and will have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as they continue to excel.

Road to Hire (R2H) is a nonprofit organization with a portfolio of programs that promote economic justice for young adults through high school programming, college scholarships, paid apprenticeships and sustained mentorship. A successful candidate will be an experienced Development professional and self-starter with excellent relationship management and communication skills.

What You’ll Do/ Role Responsibilities: 

• Research and identify potential new foundation and corporate funders 
• Write and submit compelling grant applications and required reports in a timely manner 
• Manage a comprehensive grant timeline and track the grant writing process
• Maintain current portfolio of organizational grants
• Manage relationships with grant funders and ensure stewardship by appropriate staff
• Oversee and manage internal data collection in partnership with the Director of Development 
• Foster a culture of fundraising, development, and Road to Hire storytelling to support the team in meeting Road to Hire's fundraising goals
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge of R2H donors, their giving histories, and priorities, along with philanthropy in the areas of workforce development and economic justice
• Successfully manage donor data, in conjunction with current staff, ensuring effective utilization of records, reports, and donor files
• Comply with all federal and state laws, rules and regulations, all professional standards, and best practices related to fund-raising; update and/or create new internal procedures as needed
• Represent Road to Hire at community events; organize and execute community engagement efforts and perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years of development experience with a strong track record of success
• Exceptional communication skills, with a knack for using data and real-life narratives to compel action that effectively engages and inspires donors
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with proven ability to analyze and demonstrate decision-making using data 
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and project management abilities
• Strong desire to deliver excellent customer service to R2H’s donor community
• Proven ability to work independently and prioritize handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing work environment
• A positive, transparent, and collaborative leader who approaches work within a team with pride, continuous improvement and bias-to-action
• A highly accountable team player with an ability to communicate across the organization openly and with respect
• Ability to lead through a lens of cultural awareness and sensitivity with an unwavering commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Compensation:

• Cash Compensation Range: $65,000-$75,000* 
• *Note actual salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Who We Are: Road to Hire (R2H) works with corporate partners and universities to diversify corporate workspaces and interrupt cycles of intergenerational poverty by ensuring underrepresented individuals have access to higher education, high-earning careers and prosperous futures. 

Alongside its partnerships, R2H’s programs help fulfill its mission:

R2H Apprenticeships program: Supports hard-working young people of color looking to break into the tech industry and build diverse corporate workspaces. R2H Apprentices participate in a rigorous six-month paid training program learning tech and professional development skills, after which they can transition to high-earning tech careers with R2H premier employers.

R2H High School program: Supports students at Charlotte’s Title I, low-income high schools. These students take Road to Hire classes for credit, learn technical and life skills and earn paths to debt-free college and high-earning careers.

R2H College program: Provides financial support, mentorship, programming and community to historically underrepresented students pursuing post-secondary education through R2H College program. This program supports eligible graduates of the R2H High School program who are pursuing higher education as their route to high-earning career opportunities. 

Golden Door Scholars (GDS): Supports undocumented and DACA or TPS holders across the U.S. in their journeys through higher education and high-earning career opportunities.

*For more information, visit www.roadtohire.org.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodations.