Job Description

Overview

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About AAPD

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities. As a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for over 60 million Americans with disabilities. We do this by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation through our programs and advocacy. We are looking to hire staff who embody our mission and are invested in building the disability rights movement.

AAPD is an equal opportunity employer. Our office collaborates across initiatives to actively uplift and center the diversity of the disability community in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Applicants with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. AAPD has an office headquartered in Washington, DC, but also has flexible workplace and remote work policies. AAPD follows strong COVID-19 Prevention Policies in our DC office and whenever our staff are in-person.

We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Including

• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible work schedule
• 403(b) with 5% employer match
• 100% employer coverage of Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for each employee and up to 2 dependents
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Position Summary

AAPD is seeking a mission-aligned, detail-oriented, and collaborative Grants Manager to manage and coordinate the organization's grant reporting and compliance efforts, while also supporting fundraising and donor stewardship. This role is ideal for a strong writer and relationship-builder who understands the power of narrative and the importance of inclusive, cross-team collaboration. We strongly encourage people with disabilities and those with lived experience in the disability community to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Grants Management & Reporting (~60%)

• Take the lead on grant reporting, including writing narrative reports, gathering metrics and program updates from staff, and ensuring timely submission.
• Develop and maintain a grant calendar to track application deadlines, reporting schedules, and deliverables.
• Ensure organizational compliance with grant requirements, coordinating across departments to collect required documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between AAPD and funders by staying engaged throughout the grant cycle, proactively asking questions to ensure clarity on requirements and alignment on deliverables.
• Collaborate with program staff to tell the story of AAPDs impact through compelling, disability-centered narratives and data and to be responsive to grant applications, calls for proposals, and grant reporting requirements.

Grants Prospecting & Applications (~20%)

• Research and identify new funding prospects, including foundations, corporations, and other institutional and individual donors.
• Support the President and CEO and other Program leads in writing and coordinating grant applications, including drafting components, gathering data, and meeting deadlines.
• Assist the President and CEO in preparing for funder meetings by providing research on past projects funded, funding priorities, and other relevant information.
• Maintain a database of grant opportunities, deadlines, contacts, and application outcomes.

Donor Stewardship & Communications (~20%)

• Assist President and CEO with donor relationship management, including tracking communications and supporting stewardship efforts.
• Draft communications and propose outreach efforts to donors and prospects, including drafting and sending thank-you notes, donor updates, and invitations to AAPD events.
• Help maintain accurate donor records and support AAPDs transition to and implementation of a new donor management system, Bonterra.
• Create and maintain integrity of electronic files that meet legal, and internal storage and retention requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the disability community and disability rights and justice values.
• Excellent writing skills, with experience writing grant proposals and/or reports.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate across teams.
• Experience with donor relations and fundraising communications.
• Familiarity with donor databases, prospecting tools, and CRMs.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, remote/hybrid work environment.
• Coursework, certifications, or other training in nonprofit management or fundraising practices are a plus.

Application & Interview Process

Please submit your application materials on the AAPDs job posting platform, Rippling, including:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing Samples
• Short Answer question responses

Selected candidates will participate in a 15-20 minute screening, followed by two rounds of interviews (one panel interview and a final round). If you have inquiries, please email sisenberg@aapd.com with the subject line, Grants Manager Inquiry. AAPD will accept applications on a rolling basis.

Pay Range For This Role Is 70,000 - 85,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))

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