Senior Director of Grants & Government Partnerships

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Director of Grants & Government Partnerships

Location: Bellevue, WA, On-Site

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000

About the Club

For nearly 70 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue has provided safe, supportive spaces for youth outside of school hours. We focus on serving neighborhoods with the greatest needs, ensuring equitable access to life‑enhancing programs centered on academics, health, leadership, and belonging. Our mission is to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

Position Overview

The Senior Director of Grants & Government Partnerships is a key organizational leader responsible for guiding and strengthening Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue’s growing portfolio of government and institutional funding. This role ensures that public and grant‑funded resources are stewarded with care, integrity, and measurable impact, supporting life‑changing programs for children and teens across our community.

The Senior Director leads grant compliance, reporting, and cross‑department coordination with a focus on partnership, clarity, and operational excellence. Working closely with Program, Finance, HR, and Executive Leadership, this position ensures that grant‑funded work is well supported, well documented, and aligned with organizational priorities. The Senior Director also supervises the grants team and will help shape the future growth of the grants and compliance function as the organization expands.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Leadership & Compliance

• Serve as the organization’s lead for government and institutional grant compliance, ensuring alignment with federal, state, local, and funder requirements.
• Oversee all programmatic, financial, and outcomes‑based reporting, ensuring submissions are timely, accurate, and reflective of our impact.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure grant‑funded activities are delivered as promised and documented clearly.

Project & Resource Coordination

• Guide staff time and resource allocation across grants, supporting accurate payroll charging and cost tracking.
• Partner with Finance and HR to ensure grant‑related staffing and payroll practices meet funding requirements.
• Maintain clear timelines and systems for renewals, reports, and compliance milestones.

Team Leadership & Organizational Support

• Supervise and mentor the Grants Manager and support the future growth of the grants and compliance team.
• Provide training and guidance to program and administrative staff on grant expectations, documentation, and best practices.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions‑oriented culture centered on accountability and continuous improvement.

Partnership & Cross‑Department Collaboration

• Collaborate with Program leaders to support outcomes tracking and grant deliverables.
• Partner with Finance to align budgets, spending, and reporting.
• Work with Executive Leadership to assess capacity for new funding opportunities and support strategic growth.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Strengthen internal grant tracking systems, tools, and documentation practices.
• Support internal reviews, monitoring visits, and external audits with confidence and preparation.
• Continuously improve processes to support clarity, efficiency, and compliance.

Professional Representation & Executive Presence

• Represent Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue with professionalism, clarity, and confidence in meetings with funders, government agencies, and external partners.
• Communicate complex information with precision, ensuring discussions and documentation are clear, outcome‑focused, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Participate effectively in high‑level meetings and monitoring visits, supporting constructive dialogue, accountability, and trust.

Qualifications

• Senior‑level experience in grant management, compliance, or government‑funded programs—ideally within a nonprofit or public‑sector environment.
• Strong working knowledge of federal grant requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Experience managing complex, multi‑funded programs and reporting structures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead staff, collaborate across departments, and communicate clearly.
• High level of organization, follow‑through, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical decision‑making, responsible stewardship, and high professional standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to use precise language and present clear outcomes.
• Commitment to youth development, equity, and the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs.

Benefits

BGCB is proud to support our staff with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of continued employment
• Paid professional development and training opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Work Environment

This position is on‑site, Monday–Friday, and works closely with staff across departments. The Senior Director will spend the majority of their time in an office setting, with occasional visits to Club sites or meetings with municipal partners. The role requires consistent in‑person collaboration to support accurate reporting, compliance oversight, and cross‑team coordination.

Disclaimer

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. BGCB does not discriminate in hiring, assignment, promotion, or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.