Support the administration and management of a high-impact animal welfare grant program for approximately 20 nonprofit grantees
Design, administer, and manage grant programs, including outcomes-based strategies, milestone schedules, and risk assessments
Ensure grant activities meet all applicable guidelines and requirements; interpret and apply relevant regulations and best practices
Manage collection, review, and analysis of financial and programmatic reports from grantee organizations to monitor compliance, expenditures, and grant outcomes
Compile and analyze grant data to track program outcomes and impact, utilizing dashboards, standardized templates, and performance metrics
Develop and implement best practices for grant management and reporting, including continuous improvement and performance excellence frameworks
Collaborate with program staff to ensure alignment between grant reporting and program goals
Employ project management best practices to guide and track program initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, grant/contract closeout, and continuous quality improvement
Lead ongoing capture and tracking of meeting notes, actions, and decisions
Track all accounting, disbursements, and reconciliations for grant funds, ensuring documentation and compliance with program requirements
Manage application processing, reporting, contract negotiation, and closeout; build strong collaborative relationships with program staff, grantees, and other stakeholders to drive impactful outcomes
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a related field
5-7 years of demonstrated experience designing, implementing, managing, and evaluating grant programs for government or nonprofit organizations
Experience in grant application development, review committee facilitation, scoring rubrics, and program evaluation
Strong interpersonal skills and experience building relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Experience with data management and reporting tools (e.g., dashboards, Excel) preferred
Client-facing experience, including managing communications and supporting client status meetings
Preferred: 1–2 years of management consulting experience