Grants Writer

Description

TITLE:                                   Grants Writer

DEPARTMENT:                    Grants

REPORTS TO:                       Vice President of Grants and Governmental Affairs

STATUS:                                 Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Vice President of Grants and working in close partnership with the external fundraising and development operations teams, this position will play a key role in securing revenue during a critical period of transformation at Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. This role will deliver compelling, high-quality grant proposals and reports that ensure BGCTM is able to raise funds from a diverse mix of corporations, foundations, individuals, and government sources. The position provides grant and report writing services so that relationship managers may devote the vast majority of their time to external cultivation and stewardship efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Produce compelling proposals, grants, and reports

• Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage compelling and timely proposals for foundations, corporations, individuals, and government entities.
• Collaborate across the organization to gather and synthesize the information necessary to report a compelling set of outcomes to funders.
• Partner with external fundraisers to understand funding requirements and expectations.
• Write clear, concise, and compelling content for all proposals, reports, and letters of inquiry.

Project manage grant-related activities

• Manage an existing grant and proposal intake system, with an emphasis on prioritizing and tracking submissions.
• Work with program leaders to track data and outcomes related to grant submissions.
• Refresh existing grant toolkits, including updating boilerplate language and attachment files.

ALL BGCTM employees have the responsibility to help maintain the safety of our members and staff, and ensure an optimal Club experience for all.

Qualifications

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong project management skills, able to keep track of multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong and persuasive writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a diverse population, and represent BGCTM professionally to the community.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines, produce and provide work in a timely manner.
• Efficient and collaborative team player who knows how to work with others to move work forward.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Passion for the mission and values of the Boys & Girls Club.

CERTIFICATIONS/ASSOCIATIONS:

• After hire, will receive mandatory paid training, including Safety Skills, CPR/First Aid, etc.
• After hire, will be registered with Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• At least 2 years of previous grant writing experience required with a demonstrable track record of successful submissions-to-awards.
• Experience working with foundations, corporations, and government sources of support is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to perform duties which require walking, talking, hearing, standing, sitting, and/or bending for long periods of time.  May occasionally be required to kneel, run and/or climb.
• Must be able to use hands and arms to enter data into the computer, use the telephone and other office equipment.
• Must be able to perform surface and deep cleaning appropriately using potentially hazardous cleaners including bleach, as needed.
• Must be able to lift, move manipulate and or hold objects up to 45 pounds. Objects that exceed the 45-pound weight limit require additional assistance when moving, lifting or manipulating.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 

DISCLAIMER:

This job description describes the typical duties and responsibilities of this position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, responsibilities or qualifications that are required of employees assigned to this position. This is not intended to limit management from assigning other work, and the duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be added at any time, with or without notice.

NEW HIRE/ANNUAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I acknowledge that I have reviewed this job description and I understand the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. I am capable of performing all of the stated requirements and essential functions of this position as outlined.

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000