Foundation Partnership Grant Manager

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our <a href="https://adflegal.org/about-us/careers/statement-of-faith/" target="_blank">Statement of Faith</a> to ensure we’re a fit for you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161); font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Locations:</span> </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Scottsdale, AZ / Lansdowne, VA / Dallas, TX</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Team Overview</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33207996 BCX0">As the Foundation Partnerships Grant Manager, you will report to the Director of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33207996 BCX0">Operations</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33207996 BCX0"> within our Development function and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33207996 BCX0">be responsible for end-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33207996 BCX0">to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33207996 BCX0">-end ownership of the foundation grant cycle across the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33207996 BCX0">organization, including full ownership of grant reporting, supervision of the grant-writing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33207996 BCX0"> function and the Grant Writer team member, and direct management of a small portfolio of foundation relationships. This role combines strategic </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33207996 BCX0">grant-cycle leadership with day-to-day oversight of grant proposal and reporting content to ensure that </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33207996 BCX0">ADF's foundation partners receive </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33207996 BCX0">timely</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33207996 BCX0">, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33207996 BCX0">accurate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33207996 BCX0">, and compelling communication.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Grant Cycle Coordination & Management</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":60}"> </span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead and manage all foundation and grant cycles across the organization, including shared relationships with Directors of Transformational Partnerships (DTP) and Transformational Relationship Managers (TRM).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></span></span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate and oversee the internal grant cycle processes, including preparation, submission, and reporting for proposals, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and reports.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Review grant letters and agreements to identify restrictions, update contact information, and track deadlines.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Grant Writing Oversight & Team Leadership</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":60}"> </span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Directly supervise the Grant Writer, including assigning workload, setting priorities, and aligning writing deadlines with the master grant calendar.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> This also includes c<span data-contrast="auto">onducting regular one-on-ones, performance evaluations, and professional development planning for the Grant Writer.</span> </span></span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Review, edit, and approve grant proposals, letters of intent, and reports before submission, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to each foundation's guidelines.</span><sp