Position: Manager, Grants & Stewardship

Location: Remote 

Employment Type: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

Compensation Range: $75,000/year – $90,000/year

Level: Manager I

Reports To: Director, Development Strategy & Operations 

Manages: None

Supported By: Development team, Communications team, Operations team, Program team

Education/Experience Preferences: Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent professional experience preferred

Start Date: ASAP

We Are DigDeep  

The DigDeep Right to Water Project is a WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) organization serving the 2 million + people in the U.S. who still don’t have a tap or a toilet at home. 

DigDeep believes access to clean water is a human right. We run several nationally recognized programs that empower communities to build their own water and sanitation systems. We won the 2018 US Water Prize for our Navajo Water Project, which has brought clean, running water to hundreds of Native families across New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. DigDeep launched the Appalachia Water Project in 2020, in McDowell County, WV. It has since brought clean, sustainable running water to hundreds of families in Southern West Virginia through public - private partnerships with the McDowell County and East Logan PSD's in Wyoming County. In addition to clean running water, the project is installing septic systems and connecting households to centralized sewer. The AWP is now expanding into neighboring states of Kentucky and Virginia to continue its quest of clean water for every Appalachian family. Our water projects expanded in 2022 when we launched our Colonias Water Project. This project works to bring clean, running water to the residents living in communities along the Texas-Mexico border. The Texas colonias are largely unincorporated, low-income communities that fall just outside city limits and often lack basic infrastructure. Our work began in Cochran colonia near El Paso. DigDeep partnered with residents, housing nonprofits, and county officials to innovate a new model for public-private-partnership that brings these basic services to families for the first time. Now we're getting the water flowing in 5 more communities. 

The Opportunity

DigDeep is looking for a collaborative, organized, and detail-oriented person to join our growing Development team as the Manager, Grants & Stewardship. Reporting to the Director, Development Strategy & Operations, the Manager, Grants & Stewardship will be responsible for the oversight and development of grant proposals, donor reports and communication initiatives to drive investment and foster deeper connections with our existing and potential donor/funder base. Collaborating closely with other development team members, communications staff, contractors, and program team members, the ideal candidate will be an engaging storyteller, problem solver, and will demonstrate extreme attention to detail with a deep commitment to water as a human right. 

Key Responsibilities

This is what you’ll do once you join the team: 

1. Serve as a primary writer and project manager of all institutional grant proposals, corporate and individual solicitations, and donor report submissions, playing a key role in securing ongoing and new support.
2. Communicate in a timely and effective manner internally across departments on upcoming deadlines and development information needs for use in grant development and reporting.
3. Support frontline fundraisers by managing stewardship and recognition initiatives for DigDeep’s donors to ensure excellent engagement and prompt follow up, including crafting stewardship materials, regular written updates and impact reports.
4. Conduct thorough research on foundations and corporations to assess potential grant opportunities.
5. Maintain a tracking and reporting system for grant proposals, awards, and prospects to ensure the timeliness of submissions and reports in advance of both internal and external deadlines. 
6. Manage all necessary records, files, reports, databases and resource materials pertinent to grant activities to ensure they remain up to date and accurate.
7. Build firsthand knowledge of the DigDeep model and impact by working collaboratively with other departments, participating in relevant programmatic discussions and activities, and occasionally traveling for team gatherings.
8. As DigDeep continues to increase revenue and diversify its portfolio, potential tasks may include exploring opportunities to develop grant proposals for federal funding by researching, drafting, and submitting comprehensive applications aligned with the organization's mission and programs.
9. Assist with ad-hoc projects and support other tasks/duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. As the organization continues to evolve, duties or tasks may change without impacting the overall job description. 

Competencies (Please reference our website for complete description of each competency below.)

1. Change Management
2. Personal Development
3. Influence
4. Judgement & Decision-Making
5. Ownership
6. Personal Development
7. Technical Expertise

Skills and Qualifications

We want to hear from you if you have:

1. Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience preferred
2. At least 4 years of applicable professional experience required; experience in non-profit fundraising and grant management including grant writing/reporting, funder cultivation/solicitation, stewardship, communications, and/or corporate giving 
3. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace required
4. High computer literacy, and tech savviness required
5. Experience with Salesforce, Slack, Zoom preferred
6. Able to focus in the face of pressure, deliver against timelines and not be intimidated by tasks/time limitations
7. Organized, trustworthy, dependable, and diplomatic
8. Comfortable with autonomy, able to work independently and complete assigned tasks within established time frames required
9. Flexibility to travel occasionally for team gatherings, such as retreats and/or site visits, at various locations including but not limited to: Navajo Nation (AZ/NM/UT), West Virginia, Texas, DigDeep HQ in Los Angeles, and other destinations as required
10. Understanding of data security best practices preferred
11. Experience/willingness to work across various cultural contexts and communicate across cultural differences

Compensation and Benefits

At DigDeep, we believe that great work requires a great job. We understand that people thrive with rest and holistic support, which is crucial for our long-term success. We take pride in offering top-notch benefits to our team across the United States, prioritizing their health and wellbeing, as well as providing additional support for our employees' families. If you join us, here’s how we’ll support you in your work:

• Competitive wage to commensurate with level of position
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 23 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Annual Professional Development Stipend
• Annual Wellbeing Reimbursement
• BrightPlan membership (Financial Wellness Benefit)
• Health Benefits
  • Employee Offering: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 100% employer paid
  • Spouse/Children/Family Offering: Employer covers up to $500 of the monthly cost for medical insurance for spouse/children/family; Employer covers 100% of the cost for dental and vision insurance for spouse/children/family
• One Medical membership 
• Life insurance, 100% employer paid
• Work laptop
• Monthly cell phone use allowance
• Monthly internet use allowance
• 15 paid holidays (including one week closure for Labor Day)
• Domestic travel 
• 401k retirement plan, with employer match

Interested? 

When applying, please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume. References should be available upon request. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No office visits. No calls please. Thank you.

DigDeep has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health of our employees and community at large. Where permissible by law, candidates applying to work at DigDeep should be ready to demonstrate proof of receiving up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment.

In an effort to promote pay equity and transparency, DigDeep does not negotiate compensation outside of posted compensation ranges. DigDeep’s compensation is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: internal budget analysis, external market value, internal pay alignment, and annual merit increases. A candidate’s compensation history will not be used in determining compensation at DigDeep.

Please note that DigDeep cannot provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Members of the Navajo Nation are strongly encouraged to apply.

DigDeep is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. DigDeep is built on the principles of equity, transparency and the power of human experience. Your work will improve the daily lives of real people. We believe everybody should have the clean, running water they need to thrive. Join us, and we’ll close the US water gap in our lifetimes.

DigDeep is a certified Great Place to Work®