Grant & Program Manager Jobs

About the Organization

Out & Equal Workplace Advocates is the world’s premier nonprofit organization dedicated to achieving lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender workplace equality. We partner with Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies to provide executive leadership development, comprehensive training and consultation, and professional networking opportunities that build inclusive and welcoming work environments.

Since 1996, we have worked with executives, human resources professionals, Employee Resource Groups and individuals to provide leadership and professional development, education, and research to create workplaces free of discrimination. Out & Equal hosts the annual Workplace Summit where employees and experts from around the world gather to share strategies and best practices to create diverse and inclusive workplaces that foster belonging for LGBTQ people around the world.

Title: Grant & Program Manager

Position Summary

The Grant & Program Manager will oversee a portfolio of corporate and government issued grants related to LGBTQ+ workplace advocacy, in addition to supporting a number of ongoing programs. The Grants & Program Manager may also be responsible for creating proposals for funding from new potential sources. This role requires strong planning and project management skills, and the ability to understand, gather, synthesize and visualize program data for funders in polished, compelling, and well-written reports and presentations. In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work well independently, problem-solve and manage key stakeholder expectations through a service-oriented approach to relationship management. Knowledge of the principles of DEIB, or background working with LGBTQ+ or other historically marginalized communities, would greatly benefit this role.

Reports to: Managing Director, Chief Program and Partnerships Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Grant Management - 50%

• Oversees timeline of deliverables to ensure Out & Equal is meeting its obligations and commitments to corporate funders and other key stakeholders pertaining to grant-funded programs.
• Intervenes and escalates potential setbacks as soon as they become apparent for immediate resolution.
• Oversees and fulfills all obligations of grant lifecycle through pre-award, award, and post-award phases.
• Meets regularly with internal stakeholders and external community groups to monitor and facilitate continuous progression of grant work.
• Prepares presentations and provides ongoing and timely reports to corporate funders and other key stakeholders on grant progress.
• Proactively researches and develops proposals for additional grant work based on community need and funder interest.
• Conceptualizes and produces well-written narratives in the form of reports, blogs, newsletter articles, and website content to highlight grant work.
• Evaluates outcomes through surveys, interviews, focus groups and other means and compares against established grant objectives and KPIs.
• Collects, compiles, analyzes, and visualizes qualitative and quantitative data according to principles of research integrity.

Program Management – 50%

• Regularly adjusts content and programs according to feedback and ongoing data analysis as appropriate.
• Develops and oversees the management of a variety of nonprofit programming, including: learning interventions, leadership development initiatives, public education, facilitated discussions, and networking opportunities.
• Serves as principal liaison for select nonprofit programs related to LGBTQ+ workplace advocacy.
• Leverages programming to produce content that meets program objectives while ensuring strategic alignment with organizational strategy, brand, and editorial norms.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

• Previous experience with project management
• Effective collaborator across teams
• Public speaking/presentation skills
• Understanding of data analysis and data visualization
• Strong written communication/proofreading skills
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Lifelong learner who is comfortable with independent learning
• Experience with LGBTQ issues and communities
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused
• Adaptive and willing to take on a variety of new assignments
• Interest in and commitment to using intersectional approaches to promote Out & Equal’s mission of workplace inclusion
• Ability to produce results despite changing or ambiguous circumstances
• Ability to successfully prioritize, manage, and execute multiple projects with accuracy

Required Technology

• Office 365 (strong excel skills required)

Preferred Technology:

• Asana
• Netsuite or similar financial software
• Salesforce or similar CRM
• Zoom
• Slack

Language(s): English

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s in Non-Profit Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Communications or similar field

Minimum Experience: Four (4) year relevant experience in grant management

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Location: Remote, DC or San Francisco base preferred.

Exemption Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full-time

Required Travel: 10%

Salary Range:

• Average range in all other areas: $74,807.00-$97,959.00
• Average range in high cost of living areas (CA/DC/NYC):$86,028-$112,652

Out & Equal Workplace Advocates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any of the following: race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristic, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.