Director, Proposal Development - Remote

Overview

Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve economic advancement for all. Seeing that millions of people are unfairly shut out of quality jobs and the chance for a better life, our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: By 2033, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs.

In Short

• Lead and support on assigned proposal processes, including the writing, editing, submission, and oversight of all proposal documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Business Unit leaders on proposal design and development.
• Manage proposal processes in response to funder requests or competitive RFPs.
• Monitor proposal outcomes to identify effective strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems needed to effectively manage the proposal life cycle.
• Implement best practices in proposal writing and development.
• Support relationships with prospects and funders throughout the proposal development process.
• Build and maintain close working relationships with Business Unit leaders and others.
• Identify, convene, and manage internal proposal teams.
• Contribute to the Development Team’s boilerplate library.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in proposal development.
• Experience with six- and seven-figure corporate and foundation proposals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage up and laterally, work in teams, and build collaborative work cultures.
• Passion for JFF’s mission and values.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Annual home office stipend.
• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Professional development opportunities.