Foundation Partnership Grant Manager

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our [Statement of Faith](https://adflegal.org/about-us/careers/statement-of-faith/) to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Locations: Scottsdale, AZ / Lansdowne, VA / Dallas, TX

Team Overview

As the Foundation Partnerships Grant Manager, you will report to the Director of Operations within our Development function and be responsible for end-to-end ownership of the foundation grant cycle across the organization, including full ownership of grant reporting, supervision of the grant-writing function and the Grant Writer team member, and direct management of a small portfolio of foundation relationships. This role combines strategic grant-cycle leadership with day-to-day oversight of grant proposal and reporting content to ensure that ADF's foundation partners receive timely, accurate, and compelling communication.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Cycle Coordination & Management

• Lead and manage all foundation and grant cycles across the organization, including shared relationships with Directors of Transformational Partnerships (DTP) and Transformational Relationship Managers (TRM).
• Coordinate and oversee the internal grant cycle processes, including preparation, submission, and reporting for proposals, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and reports.
• Review grant letters and agreements to identify restrictions, update contact information, and track deadlines.

Grant Writing Oversight & Team Leadership

• Directly supervise the Grant Writer, including assigning workload, setting priorities, and aligning writing deadlines with the master grant calendar. This also includes conducting regular one-on-ones, performance evaluations, and professional development planning for the Grant Writer.
• Review, edit, and approve grant proposals, letters of intent, and reports before submission, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to each foundation's guidelines.

End-to-End Grant Reporting

• Own the full grant reporting lifecycle for the organization's foundation portfolio — from tracking reporting requirements and deadlines, through drafting oversight and internal review, to final submission.
• Maintain a master grant reporting calendar and ensure no required report across the full portfolio is late or missed.
• Provide relationship owners (DTPs, TRMs, and the Sr. Director of Foundation Partnerships) with regular visibility into reporting status and upcoming deadlines.

Foundation Relationship Management

• Directly manage a small portfolio of foundation relationships that require limited ongoing communication and no travel, serving as the primary point of contact for cultivation, stewardship, and grant fulfillment for these partners.
• Keep a broader portfolio of Foundations that are currently giving but not seeking a personal relationship with ADF — communicating with external foundation directors on operational and administrative matters, deciding what to include in proposals and reports, and working directly with the Grant Writer.

Financial Tracking, Data Management, & Reporting

• Regularly review and update Reliance (or relevant CRM systems) to ensure accurate reporting of actual and expected grant revenue and designations.
• Track grant designations, receipts, and related budget/financial data.
• Maintain grant-related online portals and the shared request list for corporate documents and financial information.
• Prepare and distribute key reports, including the monthly Grant Summary Report, weekly Foundation Partnerships (FP) Statistics, and internal grant summaries for program staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in grant management.
• Experience working with foundations on grant proposals, including knowledge of grant cycles and grant writing & reporting best practices.
• Ability to review and edit written grant proposals and reports for clarity, tone, and compliance with foundation guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment.
• Project coordination, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to be assertive with timelines and deadlines across the team and the organization.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and develop a small team, including delivering feedback and managing performance.
• Takes initiative in improving processes to capture, track, organize, or report on grant and team production progress or results.

**Preferred Qualifications

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• Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or coaching a team member preferred.
• Project management software such as Wrike and Reliance.
• Experience with Salesforce.

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

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_This salary range is reflective of a position based in Lansdowne, VA. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and office location._

Virginia Salary Range

$89,000--$115,100 USD