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Position: Manager, Grants

Location: Remote (all candidates should be based in the United States)

Employment Type: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

Compensation Range: $75,000-$90,000/year DOE

Level: Manager I

Reports To: Director, Development Strategy & Operations

Manages: None

Supported By: Development team, Communications team, Operations team, Impact and Learning team

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

Start Date: ASAP, open until filled

We Are DigDeep

The DigDeep Right to Water Project is a WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) organization committed to closing the water access gap for 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 PSD and East Logan PSD 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 Development team as the Manager, Grants. Reporting to the Director, Development Strategy & Operations, the Manager, Grants 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. This position involves significant writing and editing, so a love of writing is a must! Collaborating closely with the Development, Communications, Operations, and Learning & Impact teams, the ideal candidate will be an engaging storyteller and problem solver, demonstrating extreme attention to detail and 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 contributing to initiatives for DigDeep’s donors to ensure excellent engagement and prompt follow-up, including crafting regular written updates and impact reports.
4. 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.
5. Manage all necessary records, files, reports, databases, and resource materials pertinent to grant activities to ensure they remain up to date and accurate.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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 visit website for full descriptions.)

1. Change Management
2. Personal Development
3. Influence
4. Ownership
5. Professional Communication
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. Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience required, including grant writing, grant management, foundation relations, institutional fundraising, and grant reporting.
3. Exceptional grant writing, editing, and proofreading skills required, with a demonstrated track record of developing successful grant proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and other funder-facing communications.
4. Strong ability to synthesize complex programmatic, financial, and impact data into clear, compelling, and persuasive narratives tailored to diverse funding audiences.
5. Demonstrated experience managing the full grant lifecycle, including proposal development, submission, reporting, stewardship, and compliance.
6. Outstanding written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to funder guidelines.
7. Ability to manage multiple grant deadlines simultaneously while producing high-quality work under time constraints.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace required.
9. High computer literacy, technical aptitude, and comfort learning new systems and platforms.
10. Experience with Salesforce, Slack, Asana, or similar CRM and project management software preferred.
11. Able to focus under pressure, prioritize competing demands, and consistently deliver high-quality work against deadlines.
12. Organized, trustworthy, dependable, and diplomatic.
13. Comfortable working independently, exercising sound judgment, and completing assignments within established timeframes.
14. Understanding of data security and donor confidentiality best practices preferred.
15. Experience and/or willingness to work across diverse cultural contexts and communicate effectively across cultural differences.
16. Flexibility to travel occasionally for team gatherings, retreats, site visits, and other organizational needs, including locations such as Navajo Nation (AZ/NM/UT), West Virginia, Texas, Los Angeles, and other destinations as required.
17. Please note: This position will be hybrid or remote, dependent on the candidate's location.

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:

1. Competitive Wage to Commensurate with Level of Position
2. Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
3. 23 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
4. Health Benefits
5. Employee Offering: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 100% employer paid
6. 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
7. 401k Retirement Plan (With employer match) 
8. Life Insurance (100% employer paid)
9. Annual Professional Development Stipend
10. Annual Wellbeing Reimbursement
11. BrightPlan Membership (Financial wellness benefit)
12. One Medical Membership
13. Kindbody Membership
14. Access Perks Membership (Discounts and savings benefit) 
15. Monthly Cell Phone Use Reimbursement (Position dependent)
16. Monthly Internet Use Reimbursement (Position dependent)
17. Annual Protective Weather Gear Reimbursement (Position dependent) 
18. Annual Protective Footwear Reimbursement (position dependent) 
19. Work Laptop
20. 15 Paid Holidays (Including, one week closure for Labor Day)
21. Domestic Travel 

Interested?

To apply, please visit here, and submit a thoughtful cover letter, resume, and writing sample. References should be available upon request. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No office visits. No calls please. Thank you.

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.

Pursuant to Navajo Nation's Dept. of Labor NPEA Title 15 N.N.C. Chapter 7, 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.