Colorado Alliance Grants & Programs Director

ABOUT THE COLORADO ALLIANCE

The Colorado Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs ("the Alliance") strengthens the collective impact of 17 local Boys & Girls Club organizations across Colorado – rural, urban, tribal, and military – by advancing statewide partnerships, funding opportunities, and policy advocacy. The Alliance works to ensure every young person in Colorado has access to life-changing out-of-school experiences through safe, high-quality Boys & Girls Clubs.

Mission: We support Colorado Boys & Girls Clubs to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

Vision: A Colorado where all young people are empowered to succeed.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Colorado Alliance Executive Director, the Grants & Programs Director oversees the full lifecycle of statewide grants and contracts — from planning to proposal development to compliance, reporting, and funder relations. This position ensures the effective management of all public and private funding streams administered by the Alliance, aligning resources with organizational priorities, ensuring excellence in grant compliance, and strengthening the collective impact Boys & Girls Clubs across Colorado that involve complex, multi-site initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising Leadership
- Coordinate strategic planning for grant and contract acquisition
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to align funding strategies
- Provide data-driven insights to Alliance leadership

Grants & Contracts Management
- Oversee the full lifecycle of all Alliance-administered grants
- Collaborate with local Club organizations to meet deliverables
- Lead implementation of procedures to train and support Clubs
- Coordinate with finance teams to develop and monitor grant budgets
- Lead continuous improvement of grant administration systems

Partnership Development & External Relations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private funders
- Represent the Alliance in meetings with policymakers
- Provide training and technical assistance to local Clubs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business, or related field
- Five (5) years of progressive experience in grant management or nonprofit operations
- Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-site or statewide grants
- Working knowledge of state and federal grant requirements
- Proven ability to build relationships with funders and state agencies
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Operational and financial acumen for budget development and monitoring

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid schedule)https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6167153.careers?ShowJob=906243858