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Vista Maria Position Description

[Grant Writer]

Vista Maria Position Description

Job title / Grant Writer
Reports to / Manager of Grants and Compliance
FLSA Code / Non-Exempt
Revised / January 2018

Summary of Duties:

In accordance with the Agency’s mission statement, policies and procedures, Professional Code of Ethics, State of Michigan licensing, and COA standards, theGrant Writerisresponsible forworking with the Manager of Grants and Compliance to strategize, research and build a strong financial base for Vista Maria’s future; write proposals, prepare supporting documentation and reports to meet grant guidelines, and coordinate and lead activities of a grant application in cooperation with program and finance department employees.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Researches grant opportunities that align with Vista Maria’s key strategic initiatives and programs.
  • Develop and write letters of inquiry, concept notes and grant proposals including budget narrative and justifications.
  • Coordinate with program and finance staff to gather relevant programmatic and financial information needed to draft high quality grant applications and program reports.
  • Prepare reports demonstrating the grant’s impact, successes and challenges for funders as required by grant agreements and contracts.
  • With the Manager Grants and Compliance, establish and maintain relationships with key foundation, corporation and/or board members as appropriate.
  • Contribute to donor-centered publications, including quarterly newsletter, grant acknowledgment letters, and other communications with foundations, corporations or individual donors.
  • Coordinate grant schedule for writing proposals, reports, and other communications to foundations.
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance of funded programs.
  • Draft agency support letters as needed.
  • Conduct research on various topics and prepare donor-briefing materials and policy briefs.
  • Gather relevant statistics, impact evaluation data and performance indicators to inform funder.
  • Works cooperatively and in collaboration with agency employees from other departments.
  • Meets all assigned task deadlines with efficiency and is attentive to details.
  • Demonstrate personal integrity and professional demeanor in accordance with the ethics of the agency and profession.
  • Stays informed of current practice developments within the profession, and uses educational and training opportunities to ensure continual professional competence
  • Performs all other duties as required or requested, keeping within the scope of this position.

Qualifications Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing or related field or the equivalent in experience.
  • Must have at least two years of experience supporting fund development or marketing activities.
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and to meet deadlines.
  • Must have ability to gather, analyze and evaluate a variety of data.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively individuals at all levels.
  • Must have a solid understanding of budgets as they relate to proposals and grants.
  • Must be able to work under occasional last minute deadlines.
  • Must be flexible, team-oriented and driven to achieve goals.
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with multiple, shifting priorities.
  • Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office suite.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact positively in a culturally diverse environment.
  • Experience in persuasive and proposal writing preferred.
  • Demonstrated proficiency using Publisher and advanced Abode preferred.
  • Management experience preferred; ability to interact and lead volunteers.

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