{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cbdda8449374584b21cdbb87","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cbdda8449374584b21cdbb87","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cbdda8449374584b21cdbb87","title":"Grant Development Director","description":"Purpose of the position\nThe Grant Development Director leads EO Companies’ funding strategy and grant development efforts. This role is responsible for identifying, securing, and stewarding foundation, corporate, state, and federal grant funding to support both existing initiatives and future growth.\n\nThis role blends strategic funding leadership with hands-on proposal development. The Director personally writes and leads the development of complex, high-priority, competitive grant proposals while overseeing external grant writing contractors to expand EO’s overall grant portfolio and funding capacity.\n\nThe Director oversees the grant database to ensure all grant-related information, records, and compliance obligations are accurately maintained.\n\nEssential functions\nGrant Strategy & Pipeline Development\nLead EO’s institutional funding strategy by maintaining a strong and diversified grant pipeline aligned with organizational priorities and growth goals. Manage the grants calendar, identify renewal and multi-year opportunities, and provide funding insight for new and expanding initiatives.\n\nProposal Development & Submission\nPersonally lead and write high-quality grant proposals, including foundation, corporate, state, and federal applications. Coordinate internal teams and oversee external grant writing contractors to expand EO’s grant portfolio and increase funding capacity. Ensure proposals are strategically aligned, financially sound, and outcome-driven.\n\nGrant Database\nOversee the grant database to ensure all grant-related information, records, and compliance obligations are accurately maintained. Ensure organized tracking systems monitor funding performance and provide leadership with clear visibility into grant activity, deadlines, and trends.\n\nProgram Sustainability & Design Support\nPartner with program leaders to align initiatives with funding opportunities and strengthen long-term sustainability planning.\n\nInstitutional Relationship Support\nPartner in the stewardship and cultivation of institutional funders alongside the VP of Programs, VP of Development, and President and CEO, helping position EO as a strong and investment-ready organization.\n\nCompetencies\n\nExceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills\nAbility to manage and scale grant production through both personal writing and external contractors\nDemonstrated success writing and securing competitive foundation, corporate, and government grants\nAbility to synthesize complex programmatic, financial, and evaluation information into compelling narratives\nStrong budget literacy and ability to collaborate effectively with finance teams\nUnderstanding of grant compliance standards and reporting structures\nStrategic thinker who aligns funding strategy to long-term organizational growth\nStrong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment\nHigh level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail\nExperience managing external consultants or contractors in grant development work\nStrong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skill\nProficiency with CRM systems and grant search/tracking tools\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite\n\nWork environment\n\nThis position is based in the Abingdon, Virginia office.\n\nPhysical demands\n\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.\n\nPosition type and expected hours of work\n\nEmployee should be able to work core hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional meetings, events, and possible emergencies outside of core hours.\n\nTravel required\nThe ideal candidate will be available to attend early morning, evening, and/or weekend meetings in person and should be able to travel independently where needed.\n\nCertificates, licenses, registrations required\n\nValid driver's license and automobile insurance\nReliable high-speed home internet\n\nRequired education and experience\nBachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university in communications, nonprofit management, English, or a related field (or equivalent experience).\n5+ years of progressive grant writing and grants management experience\nDemonstrated success securing foundation, corporate, and/or government funding\nExperience managing complex, multi-stakeholder proposals\n\nPreferred education and experience\nExperience in nonprofit, education, workforce, or community development sectors\nMaster’s degree from accredited four-year college or university in communications, nonprofit management, English, or a related field (or equivalent experience)\n\nAffirmative Action/EEO statement\nEO is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, or status as a veteran or other category protected under applicable state or municipal law. EO will reasonably accommodate the disabilities of qualified applicants to permit them to perform the essential functions of the subject position.\n\nOther duties\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.","company":"Eo","rawCompany":"eo","city":"Abingdon","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-01T20:24:45.729Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-2033.00","title":"Fundraising Managers","slug":"fundraising-managers"},{"code":"13-1131.00","title":"Fundraisers","slug":"fundraisers"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"813211","title":"Grantmaking Foundations","slug":"grantmaking-foundations"},{"code":"813219","title":"Other Grantmaking and Giving Services","slug":"other-grantmaking-and-giving-services"},{"code":"813410","title":"Civic and Social Organizations","slug":"civic-and-social-organizations"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Grant Development Director","description":"Purpose of the position\nThe Grant Development Director leads EO Companies’ funding strategy and grant development efforts. This role is responsible for identifying, securing, and stewarding foundation, corporate, state, and federal grant funding to support both existing initiatives and future growth.\n\nThis role blends strategic funding leadership with hands-on proposal development. The Director personally writes and leads the development of complex, high-priority, competitive grant proposals while overseeing external grant writing contractors to expand EO’s overall grant portfolio and funding capacity.\n\nThe Director oversees the grant database to ensure all grant-related information, records, and compliance obligations are accurately maintained.\n\nEssential functions\nGrant Strategy & Pipeline Development\nLead EO’s institutional funding strategy by maintaining a strong and diversified grant pipeline aligned with organizational priorities and growth goals. Manage the grants calendar, identify renewal and multi-year opportunities, and provide funding insight for new and expanding initiatives.\n\nProposal Development & Submission\nPersonally lead and write high-quality grant proposals, including foundation, corporate, state, and federal applications. Coordinate internal teams and oversee external grant writing contractors to expand EO’s grant portfolio and increase funding capacity. Ensure proposals are strategically aligned, financially sound, and outcome-driven.\n\nGrant Database\nOversee the grant database to ensure all grant-related information, records, and compliance obligations are accurately maintained. 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The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.\n\nPosition type and expected hours of work\n\nEmployee should be able to work core hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional meetings, events, and possible emergencies outside of core hours.\n\nTravel required\nThe ideal candidate will be available to attend early morning, evening, and/or weekend meetings in person and should be able to travel independently where needed.\n\nCertificates, licenses, registrations required\n\nValid driver's license and automobile insurance\nReliable high-speed home internet\n\nRequired education and experience\nBachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university in communications, nonprofit management, English, or a related field (or equivalent experience).\n5+ years of progressive grant writing and grants management experience\nDemonstrated success securing foundation, corporate, and/or government funding\nExperience managing complex, multi-stakeholder proposals\n\nPreferred education and experience\nExperience in nonprofit, education, workforce, or community development sectors\nMaster’s degree from accredited four-year college or university in communications, nonprofit management, English, or a related field (or equivalent experience)\n\nAffirmative Action/EEO statement\nEO is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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