Director of Grants & Foundation Relations
Pink Ribbon Good, Dayton, OH, United States
Full-Time, Hybrid with the ability to work in-person 2-3 days per week in Dayton
Position Focus Leadership of Grant-Driven Fundraising.
Position Details There aren’t many places like Pink Ribbon Good (PRG). Here you’ll put more good into the world and get paid for it! Our team has the exciting energy of a start-up doing big things, we’ve grown over 400% in the last five years, along with a true sense of community that stems from hopping in the trenches with one another so that we can walk alongside our clients on their cancer journeys. Being a PRGer isn’t for everyone. Being surrounded by cancer every day changes you. But we’d argue for the better. At PRG we are constantly reminded of just how precious every day is so we love big, appreciate the little things and show up for one another.
If you are an exceptional and experienced grant professional who thrives on leading strategy, mentoring a high-performing team, and securing transformative funding, you may be our next Director of Grants & Foundation Relations. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the grant life cycle while leading and developing the grants team to achieve ambitious revenue goals. The Director of Grants will establish clear key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with organizational priorities, drive a strategic approach to institutional fundraising, and ensure the development of compelling, competitive proposals. This leader will also cultivate and maintain strong relationships with foundations and other institutional funders, positioning the organization for sustained philanthropic investment and long-term impact.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the grants team, providing supervision, mentorship, and professional development to ensure high-quality proposal development, reporting, and stewardship. Establish clear roles, workflows, and performance expectations to support a high-performing grants team.
Oversee all aspects of the grant life cycle, including prospect research, proposal development, submission, reporting, and stewardship. Collaborate with PRG staff to gather programmatic information and background materials for proposals, funder updates, and grant reports. Guide the development of competitive proposals and serve as the lead strategist and writer for national grants and major regional opportunities.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for grant activity and revenue to ensure alignment with PRG’s fundraising goals and strategic priorities. Contribute to organizational initiatives related to goal setting and the development of objectives that advance PRG’s mission.
Work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for grant-funded programs. In partnership with the Director of Programming, support the collection, tracking, and analysis of demographic, programmatic, and impact data, contributing to PRG’s broader data collection and analysis plan and ensuring strong data integration in grant applications and reports.
Develop compelling case statements and strategic funding proposals for new initiatives and priority programs. Partner with senior leadership to identify funding opportunities and establish short- and long-term institutional fundraising strategies that support organizational growth and sustainability.
Oversee the management of the grants calendar and tracking systems to ensure timely submission of applications and reports. Maintain and enhance PRG’s historical grant tracking system to ensure all proposal materials, communications, and award or declination records are accurate, organized, and accessible.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective foundation and institutional funders. Create meaningful opportunities for funder engagement, including coordinating meetings, calls, site visits, and updates that deepen investment in PRG’s work.
Lead efforts to achieve annual revenue goals for corporate and foundation giving, as established through strategic planning, and regularly report on progress, pipeline development, and funding outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited four-year college or university required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 5-7 years of professional grant writing and institutional fundraising experience, with a demonstrated track record of securing foundation, corporate, and/or government grants.
Minimum of 2–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, and managing staff responsible for grant writing, research, or development operations.
Proven ability to develop and implement strategic grant fundraising plans that support organizational goals and revenue targets.
Demonstrated success managing multiple grant proposals and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and high-quality writing.
Exceptional written, verbal, virtual, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate program outcomes and impact into compelling proposals and reports.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
Experience developing or contributing to grant budgets and working with finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace; experience with donor and grant management systems such as Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar CRM platforms preferred.
Knowledge of data tracking, impact measurement, and integrating programmatic data into grant proposals and reporting is strongly preferred.
Have a passion for PRG’s mission.
This is a full time position with hours 9am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday that is hybrid with the ability to work in-person 2-3 days a week in Dayton, Ohio.
This position reports directly to the Vice President of Growth & Strategy.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Wesleigh Cummings at wcummings@pinkribbongood.org
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Position Focus Leadership of Grant-Driven Fundraising.
Position Details There aren’t many places like Pink Ribbon Good (PRG). Here you’ll put more good into the world and get paid for it! Our team has the exciting energy of a start-up doing big things, we’ve grown over 400% in the last five years, along with a true sense of community that stems from hopping in the trenches with one another so that we can walk alongside our clients on their cancer journeys. Being a PRGer isn’t for everyone. Being surrounded by cancer every day changes you. But we’d argue for the better. At PRG we are constantly reminded of just how precious every day is so we love big, appreciate the little things and show up for one another.
If you are an exceptional and experienced grant professional who thrives on leading strategy, mentoring a high-performing team, and securing transformative funding, you may be our next Director of Grants & Foundation Relations. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the grant life cycle while leading and developing the grants team to achieve ambitious revenue goals. The Director of Grants will establish clear key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with organizational priorities, drive a strategic approach to institutional fundraising, and ensure the development of compelling, competitive proposals. This leader will also cultivate and maintain strong relationships with foundations and other institutional funders, positioning the organization for sustained philanthropic investment and long-term impact.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the grants team, providing supervision, mentorship, and professional development to ensure high-quality proposal development, reporting, and stewardship. Establish clear roles, workflows, and performance expectations to support a high-performing grants team.
Oversee all aspects of the grant life cycle, including prospect research, proposal development, submission, reporting, and stewardship. Collaborate with PRG staff to gather programmatic information and background materials for proposals, funder updates, and grant reports. Guide the development of competitive proposals and serve as the lead strategist and writer for national grants and major regional opportunities.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for grant activity and revenue to ensure alignment with PRG’s fundraising goals and strategic priorities. Contribute to organizational initiatives related to goal setting and the development of objectives that advance PRG’s mission.
Work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for grant-funded programs. In partnership with the Director of Programming, support the collection, tracking, and analysis of demographic, programmatic, and impact data, contributing to PRG’s broader data collection and analysis plan and ensuring strong data integration in grant applications and reports.
Develop compelling case statements and strategic funding proposals for new initiatives and priority programs. Partner with senior leadership to identify funding opportunities and establish short- and long-term institutional fundraising strategies that support organizational growth and sustainability.
Oversee the management of the grants calendar and tracking systems to ensure timely submission of applications and reports. Maintain and enhance PRG’s historical grant tracking system to ensure all proposal materials, communications, and award or declination records are accurate, organized, and accessible.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective foundation and institutional funders. Create meaningful opportunities for funder engagement, including coordinating meetings, calls, site visits, and updates that deepen investment in PRG’s work.
Lead efforts to achieve annual revenue goals for corporate and foundation giving, as established through strategic planning, and regularly report on progress, pipeline development, and funding outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited four-year college or university required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 5-7 years of professional grant writing and institutional fundraising experience, with a demonstrated track record of securing foundation, corporate, and/or government grants.
Minimum of 2–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, and managing staff responsible for grant writing, research, or development operations.
Proven ability to develop and implement strategic grant fundraising plans that support organizational goals and revenue targets.
Demonstrated success managing multiple grant proposals and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and high-quality writing.
Exceptional written, verbal, virtual, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate program outcomes and impact into compelling proposals and reports.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
Experience developing or contributing to grant budgets and working with finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace; experience with donor and grant management systems such as Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar CRM platforms preferred.
Knowledge of data tracking, impact measurement, and integrating programmatic data into grant proposals and reporting is strongly preferred.
Have a passion for PRG’s mission.
This is a full time position with hours 9am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday that is hybrid with the ability to work in-person 2-3 days a week in Dayton, Ohio.
This position reports directly to the Vice President of Growth & Strategy.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Wesleigh Cummings at wcummings@pinkribbongood.org
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