Grant Writer

Reporting to the president and CEO, the grant writer plays an important role in JFCS achieving its annual funding objectives. Key responsibilities include: planning and executing a comprehensive annual grant funding program; planning, writing, editing, and timely submission of grant proposals and the annual community report; maintenance of grant submission and notification in a database; donor/funder prospecting and relationship management; and actively participating in event and campaign fundraising efforts to meet and exceed annual revenue goals.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

GRANT WRITING/REPORTING

• Compile information, write and edit grant inquiries/proposals/reports consistent with each funders' priorities, preferences, and guidelines.
• Review program, scope of project and budgets with appropriate internal stakeholders (i.e., CEO, Accounting, Clinical Services, Community Services, Marketing & Development, and program staff as appropriate).
• Develop and manage a grants calendar, including all submission and reporting deadlines and restrictions.
• Prepare and present grant reports for Board committee meetings.
• Update Donor Perfect database with all grant/funders information for accurate tracking and acknowledgements. Prepare funder-specific acknowledgement letters.
• Identify new funding sources, which will provide a diverse and sustainable funding base for JFCS.

DEVELOPMENT / OUTREACH

• Cultivate ongoing relationships with existing funders.
• In coordination with the Marketing Director, plan and compile all written content and related images for the JFCS Annual Report according to a deliverables schedule to ensure timely production and distribution.
• Help facilitate meetings and on-site visits for CEO, Director of Marketing & Development, key JFCS Executives, and Board Members with business leaders, foundation officers, and other prospective donors. Maintain notes and write reports to measure progress.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WORK HOURS, SCHEDULE & FLEXIBILITY

This position often works weekdays. There may be evening and weekends that will require your attendance in order to best represent the Agency. Some flexibility in scheduling exists, as long as agency needs are being adequately addressed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills required.
• Degree in business administration, marketing, public relations, social services, or related field is strongly preferred; or equivalent education, certification, and a minimum of 3 years grant writing work experience. Knowledge of behavioral health, social service, or related field organizations preferred.
• Advanced PC skills and expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Desire to work as part of a team and willingness to promote the principles and views of JFCS of Southern Arizona.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work well with people from all backgrounds with varying degrees of experience.
• Ability to express ideas verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of grant writing process, such as identifying funders, crafting proposals, submitting in a timely manner, and managing grant reports.

REQUIREMENTS

• Able to use and manipulate various databases to run reports for grant writing and reporting purposes.
• Willingness to learn new software and compile data.
• Willingness to assist in various roles such as event planning and support, taking minutes and producing committee minutes, miscellaneous research as needed.
• Willingness and ability to work nights and weekends, as required (although minimally). Attend off-site events and participate in on-going professional training and development.
• Office-based work with frequent sitting, standing, writing, telephone, and computer usage.

Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance and pass a background check