Grant Writer

Description

Job Title: Grant Writer

Department: Administration

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Flsa Status: Exempt

General Purpose of the Job: The Grant Writer, or Grantmaker, is responsible for finding funding opportunities for the organization and writing organized and compelling proposals to acquire funding. The Grant Writer will identify, define and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities and lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies. The Grant Writer is responsible for searching for available grants and researching requirements to find opportunities that align with NCIA’s mission. The Grant Writer communicates with leadership to confirm interest in collaborating with the foundation or company offering the grant. After research, the Grant Writer prepares a proposal using persuasive language and facts about NCIA to explain why NCIA should receive funding and how NCIA would use the money.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Studies and understands the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of NCIA to accurately represent NCIA when interacting with funders.
2. Identifies new funding sources and conducts prospect research on grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies.
3. Writes and submits letters of intent, grant proposals, formal grant applications, and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization.
4. Responds to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals.
5. Follows up with grant-making organizations during their review of a submitted grant to supply additional supportive material if requested.
6. Maintains and implements funding calendar activities, including cultivation and reporting activities.
7. Maintains positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders.
8. Works with the finance department to prepare monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports to government, foundations, and other funders as required.
9. Maintain records and submits reports related to grant opportunities.
10. Collaborates with program staff to develop and implement monitoring procedures to track grant implementation.
11. Acts as a primary agency liaison between grant-making organizations and NCIA.
12. Uses technology for the completion of specified job duties.
13. Works cooperatively with others, including all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, individuals served, community professionals, customers, vendors, and the public.
14. Follows instructions and abides by agency policies and procedures.
15. Assumes other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• • Bachelors degree in English, communications, creative writing, or a related area (masters degree preferred).
  • A minimum of two years of experience in grant writing at the state and local levels.

Language Skills:

• • Ability to read and comprehend instructions and compose appropriate correspondences and memos.
  • Strong verbal communication skills are required.

Mathematical Skills:

• • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

• • Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete written, oral, or diagram instructions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• • Valid non-provisional drivers license from state of residence and acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agencys insurance carrier and by Agency policy.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• • Excellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising process
  • Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organization
  • Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources
  • Multitasking, organizational, and time management skills
  • Ability to handle confidential matters with the utmost integrity
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and various software applications.

Work Environment:

• • Primarily inside, busy office environment; frequent deadlines; local travel may be required.
  • Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings on occasion.
  • The work environment may include video and/or audio monitoring.

I understand that the above information in this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee with this job title. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.