Development Grant Writer/Administrator/SW

About the role

Columbus House, Inc. is seeking a Full Time, FLSA Exempt, Non-Essential Grants and Contracts Administrator. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, priority referrals of protected veterans are requested.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Chief Development Officer, CEO, and program staff to fully understand the function and needs of each program relative to a particular grant application.
• Researches new grant opportunities from government, corporate, foundation, and private funding sources to fund Columbus House projects and programs.
• Generates well-written, well-researched, and well-documented grant proposals in accordance with grantor guidelines and requirements.
• Coordinates and tracks grant activity across all agency departments (including those written by other staff) ensuring adherence to grantor guidelines and deadlines.
• Maintains an up-to-date funding calendar to track deadlines and report due dates.
• Updates CDO and Donor Stewardship and Annual Fund Manager regarding requirements for publicizing awards.
• Oversees and coordinates the on-boarding and off-boarding of new programs as they are awarded or as grant funding ends.
• Manage, update, and retain all required MOUs to maintain in compliance with grants/contracts.
• Updates and manages contracts and other documentation in Concord.
• Updates all grantor information in the Instrumental database and maintains an accurate grant tracking system.
• Other activities as assigned by the Chief Development Officer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and three + years of progressively responsible experience in researching and writing effective grant proposals with a proven track record of success.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, as well as good judgment and a strong sense of discretion and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to articulate complex financial information including agency budget and audited financial statements.
• Must be able to clearly articulate the Columbus House mission and the wide range of programs offered to those experiencing homelessness.
• Excellent relationship skills, ability to work with staff, managers, board members and other Columbus House stakeholders.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Full understanding of the agency’s financial goals and able to work collaboratively and independently with Columbus House staff to achieve those goals.
• Deadline oriented self-starter capable of independently managing multiple assignments and priorities with strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Strong organizational and outstanding collaborative skills and is familiar with on-line and standardized grant applications as well as the latest grant research tools.
• Knowledge of Connecticut State Agencies and funders.
• Experience with Government portals such as esnaps, grants.gov and others.
• Valid Driver’s license with a good driving record.

Pay

$65,000- $67,000 plus excellent benefits.

Schedule

Monday – Friday 9am-5pm with flexibility.