The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Grant Writer/Contract Manager-Buffalo Area Services
The Salvation Army Eastern Territory, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
Overview
Seeking Full Time Grant Writer to join our Buffalo Area Services
Our Full Time opportunities offer:
Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee
Long Term Disability Insurance
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
Flexible Spending Account
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
Christmas Bonus
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To research and prepare grant proposals in order to secure funding for programs and components of The Salvation Army, to ensure their development and continuation.
Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Research government, business, and foundation funding opportunities
Communicate with the Director of Development, Director of Social Services, and Director of Operations, to identify funding opportunities, consistent with The Salvation Army’s strategic initiatives
Interact frequently with corps officers, program directors and other staff to ensure deep understanding of programs and their needs
Cultivate strong relationships with government agencies, businesses, and foundations
Develop and maintain records of contacts with potential funding sources
Provide timely information and advice regarding funding opportunities, requirements, and procedures
Attend meetings pertaining to funding opportunities to assess appropriateness and to establish agency interest
Write proposals to secure new funds from government agencies, businesses, and foundations
Complete proposals and applications to ensure continuing funds from government agencies, businesses and foundations as appropriate
Ensure timely completion of reports, as defined by funding agencies
Monitor when grants/contracts are completed and/or due for renewal and make sure all functional aspects of the grant requirements have been completed, such as billing, documenting, etc., in addition to making sure we are in compliance with the appropriate application forms from the funding source
Coordinate the completion of the financial portion of the contract application, with the Controller, and review and edit as necessary
Coordinate and expedite the processing and signing of the contracts with the funding source and Divisional and Territorial Headquarters
Bill all grants/contracts on a timely basis and provide the funding source with adequate documentation to ensure payment
Follow up on unpaid accounts with correspondence, phone calls, etc., to ensure maximum realization of revenues
Input all receivables, from billing sources, into the Shelby software accounting system, on a regular basis and coordinate balances and necessary adjustments with the Controller
Prepare monthly billing and accounts receivable reports, to assist the Controller in the monthly and year-end closing process
Perform all other duties as requested
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.
Qualifications SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
:
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Possess excellent organizational and communication skills both verbal and written
·
Have the ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and work efficiently and effectively while under deadline restraints
·
Ability to work independently, exercise good follow through skills to see projects from conception through completion stages
·
Notary Public Preferred
·
Valid driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army’s insurance requirements
·
Access to own vehicle
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Our Full Time opportunities offer:
Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee
Long Term Disability Insurance
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
Flexible Spending Account
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
Christmas Bonus
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To research and prepare grant proposals in order to secure funding for programs and components of The Salvation Army, to ensure their development and continuation.
Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Research government, business, and foundation funding opportunities
Communicate with the Director of Development, Director of Social Services, and Director of Operations, to identify funding opportunities, consistent with The Salvation Army’s strategic initiatives
Interact frequently with corps officers, program directors and other staff to ensure deep understanding of programs and their needs
Cultivate strong relationships with government agencies, businesses, and foundations
Develop and maintain records of contacts with potential funding sources
Provide timely information and advice regarding funding opportunities, requirements, and procedures
Attend meetings pertaining to funding opportunities to assess appropriateness and to establish agency interest
Write proposals to secure new funds from government agencies, businesses, and foundations
Complete proposals and applications to ensure continuing funds from government agencies, businesses and foundations as appropriate
Ensure timely completion of reports, as defined by funding agencies
Monitor when grants/contracts are completed and/or due for renewal and make sure all functional aspects of the grant requirements have been completed, such as billing, documenting, etc., in addition to making sure we are in compliance with the appropriate application forms from the funding source
Coordinate the completion of the financial portion of the contract application, with the Controller, and review and edit as necessary
Coordinate and expedite the processing and signing of the contracts with the funding source and Divisional and Territorial Headquarters
Bill all grants/contracts on a timely basis and provide the funding source with adequate documentation to ensure payment
Follow up on unpaid accounts with correspondence, phone calls, etc., to ensure maximum realization of revenues
Input all receivables, from billing sources, into the Shelby software accounting system, on a regular basis and coordinate balances and necessary adjustments with the Controller
Prepare monthly billing and accounts receivable reports, to assist the Controller in the monthly and year-end closing process
Perform all other duties as requested
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.
Qualifications SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
:
·
Possess excellent organizational and communication skills both verbal and written
·
Have the ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and work efficiently and effectively while under deadline restraints
·
Ability to work independently, exercise good follow through skills to see projects from conception through completion stages
·
Notary Public Preferred
·
Valid driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army’s insurance requirements
·
Access to own vehicle
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.