ROLE TITLE: Director, Grants
POSITION REPORTS TO: SMD, Development
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 26, 2026
LOCATION: FLEXIBLE. Can live anywhere in the US but will need to work CT/ET 9am-5pm hours.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
All Development team roles are responsible for cultivating, stewarding, and managing a portfolio of donors in our local communities who share our commitment to ensuring that all children have access to an equitable and excellent education. As a member of the Field Fundraising team, you will be a part of a team-based effort charged with developing and executing a long-term vision and strategy to achieve our development goals for both public and private funding. In your role, you will partner with Executive Directors, regional staff, and other front-line fundraisers to maximize giving in the private and public sectors.
Reporting to the Senior Managing Director, Development you will be charged with building collaborative relationships with a cohort of local Executive Directors and regional development teams to raise $1-5 million or more from a portfolio of major corporate, foundation, and public donors. The Director, Grants will provide strategy and consultation for grant-related fundraising opportunities, develop customized grant resources, and provide full project management and writing for select proposals, reports, letters of inquiry and other grant-related deliverables.
WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
10% - Collaborate with the MD of Grants, VPFF, local portfolio managers, and Executive Directors to deliver a shared grant writing service field-based teams with the goal of maximizing revenue to the organization as a whole
75% - Manage and write 75+ proposals, reports, letters of intent, and other grant-related deliverables for multiple regional development teams. This includes:
Manage and execute the grant cycle processes (strategy, drafting, finalizing, and submission) for a portfolio of funders
Consistently track all deadlines and deliverables in the CRM database
Liaise and coordinate with national central teams (finance, data, public partnerships, etc.) and regional teams (Executive Directors, Development, Program, etc.) as needed.
Occasionally support non-portfolio grants or multi-region grants
10% - In partnership with others on the Development team, build standard language, templates, and resources for all cohort fundraisers
5% - Steward team and organizational initiatives
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications):
Relationship Building and Management
Highly skilled relationship builder and collaborator, with both internal and external partners
Strong ability to manage up and sideways to ensure grant deliverables are met and grant content is compelling
Fundraising and Development
Proven track record of successfully navigating complex philanthropic landscapes to reach revenue goals
Experience managing a diverse portfolio of institutional donors/funders from the public and private sector
Strong ability to monitor fundraising progress against portfolio goals to ensure portfolio is on track to meet goals; able to adjust course as necessary in response to evolving contexts
Grant Writing & Management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of best practices of grant-based fundraising
Ability to manage and execute multiple deadlines at the same time
Able to leverage historical and local development trends to inform grant direction and strategy
Experience with managing and writing complex public grants
Prior experience
Required: At least 4 years of related experience in development and grant writing
Required: Track record of meeting and exceeding ambitious goals as a fundraiser and grant writer
Preferred: Teach For America development experience
Preferred: Experience working across multiple teams and/or geographies
Work Demands
Occasional weekend or evening work hours required
Occasional overnight travel required (1-2 times per year)
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
The Revenue and Development team at Teach For America inspires donors and champions to contribute to shaping the future of our country by investing in Teach For America's work with students nationally and regionally. We aim to source investments that fuel our work and impact with a revenue growth trajectory to raise $300 million annually. This role will be an essential part of the Field Fundraising arm of the Revenue and Development team, maximizing the contributions of local donors across multiple regions of the country.
YOUR COMPENSATION
The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Tier A $74,300 - $101,300
Tier B $81,000 - $110,500
Tier C $87,600 - $119,600
You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here. If your location is not listed, please click here for additional total rewards information.
About Teach For America
Teach For America (TFA) is a selective leadership development program that’s committed to achieving educational equity in the U.S. We work in partnership with 51 communities across America to achieve the day when every child has an equal opportunity to learn and thrive. With TFA, you can redefine the possibilities for students while growing immeasurably as a leader.
We’re currently looking for outstanding and diverse leaders to become TFA “corps members.” As a corps member, you’ll commit to teaching for two years in a low-income community, where you’ll be employed by a local school and work full-time as a teacher in a pre-K through 12th grade class.
Being a corps member is just the start of a lifetime of impact, leadership, and advocacy. After two years, you will become an alumnus of TFA. You may choose to continue working in education, whether as a classroom teacher or in school leadership. Inspired by your students, you may decide to enter a different career in which you will continue advocating for equity. Our alumni go on to become attorneys, CEOs, small business owners, doctors, and countless other professions. No matter what path you choose after the corps, you will be continuously supported by the large, diverse TFA alumni network, with more than 56,000 leaders.
Education influences everything, from income to healthcare to our environment. As a corps member, you’ll be able to apply the skills and experience you gain in the classroom toward creating a more equitable nation for generations to come. Submit your application to join our movement today.