Job Description
Position Overview
Responsible for all aspects of grant research, development, writing, submission, and reporting. Development of grant/contract proposals from concept to submission. Identifying new funding sources, completions of renewal grants/contracts, research and processing of new program applications, and capital development grants. Provide progress and final reports as required. Coordinate collaboration between PWC and other organizations if necessary.
Essential Job Functions
- Provide written proposals in grants/contracts with budget analysis and completion.
- Develop foundation (past, present, potential) donors through grant/contract seeking; phone calls, letter/correspondence, follow-up, thank you and reports.
- Coordinate with the Finance Department regarding all budget activities related to funding requests and reports.
- Acknowledge all grant awards and initiate grant cover sheets.
- Research new/potential donors (foundations, organizations) and develop organizational contact and relationship to meet present and expanding income goals.
- Create original written material based on the latest statistic, research information for grants and correspondence to donors. Incorporate information into proposals, newsletters, brochures, and special event collateral pieces.
- Maintain all foundation grant/contract files.
- Lead the Grant Activity Workgroup overseeing successful implementation of grant-funded projects.
- Remain current on all funder initiatives/changes.
- Record grant-related information into Donor Perfect database system.
- Manage the agency presence on grants.gov, Guidestar, Charity Navigator, and Similar.
- Acknowledge all grant awards and initiate grant cover sheets.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Experience in fiscal and budgetary projects; experience with City, State and Federal Proposals.
- Experience in developing relationships with both private and public entities; ability to professionally represent and make funding case for the agency.
- Experience with working with both For Profit and Not-for-Profit Resources.
- Experience in successful grant writing; demonstrated grant writing, verbal presentation and analytical skills.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage deadlines.
- Proven experience in creatively and successfully researching information regarding new foundation/donor prospects.
- Demonstrated understanding and interest of PWC’s program related research and development efforts.
- Experience in political agendas and committees.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelors’ degree in English or related field desired.
- Proven track record in developing, writing, and securing grants.
- Knowledge and experience with private foundations, governmental, and corporate programs preferred.
- Experience with federal grants preferred.
Other Skills/Abilities
- Experience in conducting research and information gathering to support proposals.
- Understanding of and commitment to agency mission.
- Ability to work independently.
- Knowledge and experience with word-processing/database software, required.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.
- Close and distant vision is required.
- Frequent standing, stooping, walking, bending, crawling, lifting of light to medium objects.
Work Environment
- Office/Remote work
Salary Range: $50,315-$62,000 may be adjusted based on experience
Interested candidates please email Lawrencej@pwchomerepairs.org
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