Grants and Development Manager

Location: Denver, Colorado, United States; hybrid office environment with occasional travel to other sites as needed; this is not a fully remote position.

Salary: $71,350–$75,300 annually.

Company

hirify.global is an international humanitarian nongovernmental organization helping people affected by conflict and disaster across more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities.

What you will do

• Represent the Denver office in regional prospecting and coordinate restricted and unrestricted fundraising opportunities, including support for the Boise office and joint proposals.
• Develop funding strategies, prospect research, proposal calendars, concept notes, proposals, budgets, log frames, program designs, and supporting application documentation.
• Coordinate donor negotiations, grant opening and closing meetings, reporting timelines, budget and outcome modifications, and compliance with internal and funder requirements.
• Maintain grant and contract files and support subaward agreements, scopes of work, deliverables, fund disbursements, and monitoring plans.
• Support private donor relations, stewardship, in-kind donations, corporate engagement, annual fundraising events, sponsorships, and local fundraising goals.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support staff, AmeriCorps members, interns, and volunteers while maintaining communication with leadership and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nonprofit management, community development, social sciences, social work, or a related field, or demonstrated work experience providing similar knowledge.
• Five or more years of nonprofit or public-sector experience in development and grants.
• Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with government funding processes at federal, state, county, or city level.
• Familiarity and comfort working with budgets and finance departments.
• Ability to work autonomously, schedule and prioritize work within tight deadlines, and remain focused on deliverables.
• Self-directed approach with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and project management tools.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Nice to have

• Certification or continuing education in project management, proposal development, or fundraising.
• Five or more years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of funding opportunities in Denver and Colorado.
• Familiarity with the local nonprofit and philanthropy environment.
• Experience with IRC PEERS, OTIS, Salesforce, or Golden systems, particularly for internal candidates.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with occasional travel to other sites.
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace centered on integrity, service, equality, and accountability.
• Ten paid sick days, ten U.S. holidays, and 20–25 days of paid time off based on role and tenure.
• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, disability, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, immediate vesting, and an additional non-elective employer contribution subject to a three-year vesting period.