Director of Grants

Description

• Assists Grant Writer in reviewing resources for federal, state, county, city, and other requests for proposals (RFPs) regularly; twice a week at a minimum.
• Regularly reviews resources for appropriate foundation grants.
• Reviews RFPs for appropriateness to Haymarket Center and forwards appropriate RFPs to the Vice President of Operations.
• Conducts academic-quality research into grant topics for background and statement of need sections of proposals; prepares accurate APA-style citations.
• Writes grant proposals as assigned and in full compliance with RFP requirements.
• Assists in all aspects of preparing a grant application for submission,including compiling required attachments and completing forms with a high level of accuracy.
• Consults with designated staff from the Finance Department on needs for grant budgets and budget revisions, which are to be prepared by the Finance Department.
• Maintains department electronic and physical files.
• Prepares and submits required grant reports.
• Ensures compliance with grant regulations.
• Manages grant databases.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science strongly preferred; will consider knowledge, skills and mental development equivalent to completion of 4 years college work.
• Strong attention to detail, and organizational skills essential.
• Experience in grant writng preferred.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to research applicable rules, regulations, and program models, and apply them to a specific program.