Grant and Proposal Writer Job at Pearl Buck Center in Eugene

Content Summary: Grant and Proposal Writer at Eugene, for Pearl Buck Center

21.63-24.89 per hour Biweekly | 3690 West 1st Avenue, Eugene, OR, USA | Hourly | Resource Development | Full Time POSITION SUMMARY: The Grant and Proposal Writer researches, prepares and submits proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and preparing attachments. Identifies new private, corporate/foundation/government opportunities, develops and builds relationships with funders whose giving priorities align and share values with Pearl Buck Center. Determines proposal concepts by identifying and clarifying program opportunities/needs and collaborating with program and administrative staff. Ensures post-award reporting, tracking, monitoring. Works with team to build, cultivate and steward relationships ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Establishes an annual grant writing plan in donor database. Sets up tasks/reminder for submittal and reporting deadlines as well as cultivation/stewardship in database. Records, monitors and tracks grants and conversations in contacts.  Researches grant opportunities and gathers proposal information by identifying new opportunities and updating existing funders' annual guidelines whether government and/or private corporate/foundations in database. Attends RFQs/grantor webinars to determine proposal match.  Determines viability of proposal value and time to be invested, meets with Resource Development Director on proposed choices, identifies and communicates challenges/concerns/priorities associated with project/program ideas.  Coordinates priorities and target dates for information gathering, interviews staff for content/storytelling, proposal writing, review and approval. Packages and submits proposals online or mails as required.  Assembles required proposal content including project summary/nature, objectives/outcomes, deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, attachments, standards of performance, and evaluation.  Works with program staff and Resource Development Director to develop realistic measurable objectives and outcomes that can be tracked. Communicates funder-stipulated project or program budget requirements for submittal to senior staff/accounting.  Obtains final approvals by reviewing proposal with program managers and Resource Development Director on prior to submittal.  Coordinates grant agreements and ensures grant compliance post-award with funders. Provides information to accounting on funder reporting requirements to determine need for a 'job' to track expenses. Meets with relative program staff to ensure defined proposal statistics/objectives will be tracked.  Ensures support for methods of data collection from program managers such as demographics, objectives, outcome, and proposal benchmarks.  Maintains excellence and ethics in proposal-writing including readability, consistency, grammar and spelling, richness, storytelling, PBC cultural tone and consistency.  Builds job knowledge by participating in continuing educational opportunities and maintaining professional networks.  Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.  Reviews and agrees to adhere to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Code of Ethical Standards. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Support overall development department activities  Attend trainings as required to stay current with fund development best practices  Ensure workflow and/or procedures are kept up-to-date for owned tasks  Maintain all safety protocols and techniques within the workplace  Maintain an accurate daily record on timesheet of hours worked  Acts responsive and engaged with developing a positive work environment which includes providing honest, respectful and direct feedback to other staff, participating in team meetings, team development, personal training plans, respecting diversity and differences among staff, clients and stakeholders.  Other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of related work experience OR 4 years of relevant work experience in fundraising, communications or journalism. Grant writing experience preferred.  Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite. DonorPerfect or relational database experience preferred.  Strong professional ethics, research, writing and communication skills.  Adept at project management and time management skills; detail oriented, problem-solving and creativity around solutions.  Ability to analyze and complies technical, financial and statistical information to prepare reports and correspondence.  Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse group of external and internal persons to achieve results.  Committed to excellence in donor and community-centered relationships and follow- through.  Ability to pass an Oregon Department of Human Services background check  Valid Oregon driver's license with record sufficient to qualify to drive agency vehicles.  Experience working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred. PHYSICAL DEMAND:  The physical effort applied in this job may include: Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Carrying, Reaching, Bending, Keying/Typing, Driving, Standing, Walking and Speaking. Much of this will depend on the specific task or activity. MENTAL OR VISUAL DEMAND:  Frequent mental and visual focus is required WORKING CONDITIONS:  Working conditions will typically be in a climate controlled and regulated environment  Projects out in the field could result in a variety of work settings ATTENDANCE:  This position requires availability based on business need  Remote work may be allowed with supervisor approval and if not interfering with business needs  It is imperative that attendance protocols are adhered to and that Department call-in procedures are always maintained. SAFETY:  There is never a good reason to risk your own personal safety or that of a co-worker, client or business partner  Being pro-active to prevent injuries is an expectation  All injuries or incidents, no matter how small, must be reported FSLA:  The Grant and Proposal Writer is a non-exempt, hourly position  Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime pay EEO CLASSIFICATION:  This position is considered Category (2) Professional