GRANTS MANAGER
Role Overview
Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC) is seeking a Grants Manager to join our Development team and help advance the organization's mission through strategic institutional fundraising.
This is an opportunity for an experienced grants professional who wants to do more than write proposals.
The Grants Manager will play a key role in shaping DBEDC's institutional fundraising strategy, developing competitive funding opportunities, managing a portfolio of grants, and building strong relationships with funders.
You will work across the organization with program leaders, Finance, and senior leadership to connect DBEDC's work to the priorities of foundations, corporations, and public agencies, and ensure that once funding is secured, we deliver on our commitments.
If you are a strong writer, strategic thinker, organized project manager, and collaborative partner who enjoys turning ideas and impact into compelling funding opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
What you can expect to do in the role:
Build and Drive the Institutional Funding Pipeline
You will help DBEDC think strategically about where our next dollars will come from.
• Develop and manage a multi-year pipeline of foundation, corporate, and public funding opportunities.
• Research and identify prospective funders whose priorities align with DBEDC's programs and strategic goals.
• Assess opportunities based on strategic fit, potential funding, organizational capacity, and likelihood of success.
• Partner with the Chief Development & Communications Officer to cultivate funder relationships and strengthen our institutional fundraising strategy.
• Monitor pipeline activity, upcoming opportunities, renewal risks, and funding gaps and provide recommendations to leadership.
Key Skills for This Role
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Living Our Values
At DBEDC, our culture is grounded in shared values:
Accountability : We take ownership of our words, actions, and their impacts.
Curiosity : We ask questions, try new things, and learn from experience.
Collaboration : We build trusting relationships internally and externally.
Transparency : We communicate directly, honestly, and with clarity.
Innovation : We embrace change, challenge convention, and adapt with intention.
Benefits
- DBEDC proudly offers a total compensation package that goes above and beyond, supporting your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Health and Wellness
- Choose from several generous medical insurance packages with no waiting period.
- Employer-paid dental and vision coverage to keep you smiling.
- Access to Flexible Spending Accounts and the Dependent Care Assistance Program for added flexibility.
- Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death coverage for peace of mind.
- On-demand Employee Well-being Services to help you thrive.
- Lifestyle and Perks
- Access exclusive discounts through our Perks at Work Program.
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment that balances work and life with ease.
- Time Off That Works for You
- Generous amount of vacation time to recharge and relax.
- Seventeen paid holidays, including your birthday, because you deserve to celebrate.
- Fifteen sick days for when you need to rest and recover.
- Three personal days for life’s unexpected moments.
- Five volunteer days to give back.
- Future-Focused Benefits
- Save for your future with our 403(b) retirement plan, featuring a generous employer contribution.
- Professional Development
- Grow your career with access to professional development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, and training programs.
- Collaborate and learn in a dynamic environment that encourages innovation and skill- building.
- At DBEDC, we’re not just offering benefits, we’re investing in you! Join us and experience a workplace that values your well-being and success while building a brighter future for Dorchester and beyond!
- The Selection Process
- To apply for this opportunity, please click here . Please submit a cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for this opportunity, along with a resume. No phone calls or letters please.
About Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC)
DBEDC is a Community Development Corporation (CDC) and a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Founded in 1979, we work to build a strong, thriving, and diverse community in Boston’s North Dorchester and Roxbury neighborhoods. We develop and preserve, home ownership and rental housing across income levels. We create and sustain economic development opportunities for businesses and individuals. We build community through organizing, civic engagement, and leadership development.
We are one of Boston’s legacy agencies and most established community development organizations, with an annual operating budget of approximately $11 million and a staff of 30.
At DBEDC, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences, including those from unconventional career paths and anyone who can bring fresh perspectives and lived experiences to our team. Together, we aim to build an organization that reflects and celebrates the vibrancy of the communities we serve.
About Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation
Nonprofit community development corporation and CDFI serving Boston neighborhoods through affordable housing, small-business lending, workforce development, and resident engagement.
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