We are in search of a Grant Developer to join a dynamic and passionate team of grant writers and strategic thinkers to help move the mission of Beyond Housing to the next level.
Position Summary:
- Grant Proposal and Report Development:
- Collaborate with program managers and department heads to gather relevant information and data for grant applications.
- Prepare compelling grant proposals, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to guidelines.
- Tailor proposals to address the specific needs and priorities of each funding opportunity.
- Ensure timely submission of all materials.
- Grant Identification and Research:
- Identify potential grant opportunities that align with the organization’s mission and strategic goals.
- Conduct thorough research to gather information on grant requirements, guidelines, and deadlines.
- Maintain comprehensive records in various database systems for future reference. (Grant Seeker, Raiser’s Edge, Instrumentl).
- Project Management:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive grant calendar, tracking application deadlines, reporting requirements, and other key milestones.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather project data, outcomes, and success stories for reporting purposes.
- Manage multiple grant projects simultaneously, ensuring timely submission of proposals and reports.
- Implement project management best practices to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and optimize resource allocation.
- Work with staff from other departments on program and project financials, goals, and outcomes relative to grant submissions and reports.
- Relationship Building:
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with grantors and funding agencies.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and nurture partnerships that align with the organization’s mission.
Required Qualifications:
- BA, BS with preferred course work in Social Services, Communication, Nonprofit Management, or another related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in communications.
- Prior experience in project management tools such as Microsoft Planner, Asana, Trello, etc.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- Good organizational and self-motivational skills.
- Excellent writing, editing, research, and oral communication skills.
- Able to work quickly and produce quality work under tight deadline requirements.
- Able to plan, prioritize, shift priorities if necessary, and coordinate multiple projects to meet deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders in a remote setting.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook).
- At least one year of experience in grant writing (federal grant experience a plus).At least one year of database management experience.Experience with program/project budget preparation.Ability to work with little supervision, with a variety of peers, and with management.Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.Highly organized, self-starter with good interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills.Ability to anticipate needs, see opportunities and use good judgment in dealing with confidential information.Ability to analyze and review operational procedures, identify problem areas, and optimize performance through procedural changes.
- Proficiency in communicating effectively, including the ability to write and speak clearly.
Supervisor:
- Grants Manager
Salary and Benefits:
- Full-time salaried position with benefits as determined in the current Beyond Housing Employee Handbook
- Starting Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000 depending on experience
Application Instructions:
Please send your resume and cover letter in MS Word or PDF format to Beyond Housing Human Resources, hr@beyondhousing.org.