Director of Grantmaking

Main Street America

full-time

Posted on: 1/16/2026

Location Type: Remote

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💰 $110,000 - $115,000 per year

About the role

Oversee development of departmental and programmatic budgets and closely monitor performance.
Develop and track departmental goals, ensuring alignment with MSA’s organizational strategic plan.
Manage and inspire a team of two direct reports, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Convene staff and coordinate work across an expanded group of internal stakeholders engaged in grantmaking or related functions.
Oversee and support management of five active sub-granting programs.
Provide coaching and professional development opportunities for team members, and manage their ongoing transitions to new, specialized Partnership Management and Revenue Operations roles on the team
Lead assessment of grantmaking platforms and implement improvements for efficiency and scalability.
Audit existing tools like Submittable, Docusign, Airtable, and Asana, ensuring alignment with program needs.
Design and refine systems to improve grant program management and impact measurement.
Develop and implement strategies to grow grant programs as a revenue source for MSA.
Monitor budget performance and revenue outcomes, identifying opportunities for optimization.
Align grant operations with long-term organizational goals and network value.
Oversee partner management strategy with funder partners, including corporate, philanthropic, and government stakeholders.

At least five years of demonstrated leadership experience in grantmaking or sub-granting, including budget management, system design, and impact measurement.
Strong orientation toward systems design and process improvement, with experience using grant management or project management software.
Direct fundraising and/or B2B sales experience.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in grantmaking practices.
Proven ability to lead and manage a team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Experience with change management and leading teams through growth or transitions, and comfort with ambiguity.
Exceptional planning, adaptability, and relationship-building skills.
Experience aligning operations and systems to support revenue growth.
Eagerness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

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