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Director, Grants and Project Management

National CASA/GAL Association

Director, Grants and Project Management

The National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children fulfills society’s most fundamental obligation to support children and families by making sure a qualified and compassionate adult will fight for and protect the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The mission of the National CASA/GAL Association, together with its state and local members, is to support and promote court‐appointed volunteer advocacy so that every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home and the opportunity to thrive. Today, only 45% of the children who are in the child welfare system, due to allegations of abuse or neglect, have access to a CASA/GAL volunteer. The National CASA/GAL organization is committed to ensuring 100% of these children have access to a dedicated, caring CASA or GAL volunteer.

Breaking New Ground
Starting in 2019, National CASA/GAL launched a multi-year campaign, “Change a Child’s Story”. The campaign is an integrated campaign designed to reach out to a wide range of constituent groups and was deployed across a wide spectrum of media. In addition to this campaign, National CASA/GAL has developed a new strategic framework that is informing and guiding our efforts through a major reorganization, development of a new business model, and a plan for the future direction of our organization, including the launching of a major capital campaign. The team that will drive these changes will be hands on leaders, critical thinkers and problem solvers, relationship builders, collaborative decision-makers, as well as effective communicators, and entrepreneurial and change leaders.

Position Summary
The Director of Grants and Project Management will be the primary position responsible for managing all internal grants processes for federal funding, including but not limited to the grant application and selection process, administration of grant awards to state and local CASA/GAL programs, monitoring the grantee reporting system, preparing and analyzing grant data, managing grantee reporting, helping to assure compliance with funder requirements, providing technical assistance to members regarding the grants program, and closing out grants. The position will also provide structure around grant making by developing or improving processes, procedures, guidelines, and internal controls.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Manage all internal grants processes for federal funding and provide structure around grant making by developing or improving processes, procedures, guidelines, and internal controls.
  • Oversee the grant application and selection process and lead the administration of grant awards to state and local CASA/GAL programs to include identification and screening of the eligibility criteria.
  • Serve as National CASA/GAL’s primary grant liaison with the network providing technical assistance to members regarding the grants program.
  • Provide guidance to grantees on the application process, grant compliance and reporting requirements.
  • Maximize opportunities for grants to be awarded broadly across the network based upon the type of grants and funding priorities and preferences.
  • Participate in a system of grant accountability, assist staff conducting monitoring and desk audits, provide feedback and ensure follow-up.
  • Develop, improve, monitor, and manage the grantee and financial reporting systems to assure compliance with the requirements of the grant program, grantee accountability and accurate reporting of expenditures.
  • Prepare and analyze grant data; assist in the creation of grantor related reports; provide regular and ad hoc grantee progress reports to organization leadership.
  • Assure compliance with funder deliverables coordinating with other staff as applicable.
  • Maintain grantee records that contain supporting documentation and conduct periodic internal audits of files to assess completeness.
  • Manage the notification, grant budget adjustment, and close out processes for the various grant programs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum five years of experience in grants management, preferably with both federal and non-federal funds, as well as experience in project management
  • Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Significant project management experience strongly desired.
  • Experience in a non-profit or grant making organization preferred, experience successfully applying for and administering grant funds is preferred
  • Demonstrate strong people skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively internally and externally.
  • Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills.
  • Ability to become an ambassador for the CASA/GAL mission and brand.
  • Experience as a trainer/facilitator for both in person and virtual
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and grants management systems
  • Proven success with large-scale initiatives, change management, and culture shifts
  • Demonstrated experience directing and implementing new systems, processes, and technology to enhance internal operations and organizational effectiveness.

Compensation & Benefits
National CASA/GAL offers competitive compensation and benefits package, and generous paid leave. This is a full-time exempt position.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to dharmattieb@nationalcasagal.org.

Organizational Values
Adaptability ◦ Collaboration ◦ Integrity ◦ Respect ◦ Quality ◦ Service ◦ Stewardship

National CASA/GAL is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an office in Atlanta, GA, and is committed to a welcoming workplace environment.


National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children
www.nationalcasagal.org

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