Government Grants Director – National Kidney Foundation (HQ) – Washington, DC

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Government Grants Director will oversee the procurement and management of federal and state grants on behalf of the National Kidney Foundation. The position holder will have overall responsibility for identifying and applying for targeted government funding, as well as monitoring award programs for timely progress and financial compliance.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In partnership with NKF executive leadership, develop and implement an overarching strategy for pursuing government program funding.

Prepare timely submission of grant applications and reports. Oversee application amendments and budget transfers.

Monitor interventions and programs funded by grants to ensure compliance with grantor guidelines.

Explore and recommend options for tying signature NKF programs (such as CHERISH II, Your Kidneys and You, KEEP Healthy, NKF Peers, and the Primary Care Initiative) into government grant opportunities.

Work with program leadership to align programs with federal and state agency funding objectives.

Routinely survey U.S. government agencies and related programs for relevant RFPs and keep abreast of federal funding opportunities.

Develop robust proposal development and related communication processes with NKF state offices, and advise field staff accordingly.

Lead proposal teams composed of key volunteers and NKF staff in different departments and regions.

Work closely with NKF finance team to manage contracts and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

Maintain key relationships and correspondence with award partner organizations, including healthcare providers, academic institutions, and funding agencies.

Evaluate award program performance and ensure activities are aligned with funding requirements, and submit mandatory reporting.

Oversee internal planning and budgeting in relation to government grants.

Perform additional duties, as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree in health-related or social services field, preferred.

Minimum five years of work related experience procuring government funding for a non-profit organization through grants.

Experience writing successful grant proposals for a disease-specific cause preferred.

Knowledge of grant processes including accounting and financial reporting.

Ability to interpret complex grant funding requirements, submissions, and budget projections; ability to interpret federal, state and local government laws and regulations regarding grant administration.

Ability to identify funding sources.

Strong writing and editing skills.

Expertise managing project budgets.

Expertise establishing priorities, meeting deadlines, thinking creatively and strategically.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and time-management and organizational skills.

Must be assertive, confident and project a positive presence.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word applications.

Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to and passion for NKF’s mission.

Flexible for business travel including the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

About The Company
The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families and tens of millions of Americans at risk.

How to apply

Please include: Cover Letter, Resume and Salary Requirement

nkfemployment@kidney.org

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