Grants Specialist

Responsibilities

• Maintain proficient knowledge of organization’s history and programs.
• Work with department managers to compile financials and data.
• Identify proper contact person(s) for each grant and work with CEO to cultivate relationships before applying, as appropriate.
• Manage the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission of all required materials.
• Cook up the proposal calendar as dictated by annual grants strategy.
• Coordinate and follow-up on the progress of submitted proposals.
• Manage the reporting process to ensure timely compliance for each grant.
• Works with the CEO & CFO to develop annual grants strategy and adjust as needed throughout the year to meet the organization’s overall funding strategy.
• Works with program directors to ensure the proper collection of program data is being recorded, and that they are meeting the responsibilities and deadlines of their programs grants and funding.
• Assist program directors in their efforts to apply, write and submit grants and funding opportunities.
• Collaborates with CEO and other agency directors to send funders newsletters, updates, and to promote on-site tours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or a degree equivalent from an accredited College/University required.
• Minimum experience of 3 years in grant writing, fund development and non-profit work.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Education and/or experience in grant writing, fund development and non-profit work.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Bloomerang (or comparable nonprofit CRM), Grants.gov Workspace, Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledgeable with AI-assisted research and drafting tools.
• Use and knowledge of how to use networking and servers for electronic files.