Grant Writer, St. Joseph Center, Venice, CA

Grant Writer

Posted on: June 7, 2013
Posted by: St. Joseph Center

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Development Director, the Grant Writer is responsible for writing inquiries, letters, and proposals requesting funds to support St. Joseph Center's varied programs for low-income and homeless men, women, and children. The Grant Writer is also be responsible for tracking and monitoring assigned proposals and researching new funding opportunities, including their deadlines, program/financial requirements, and written reports. In conjunction with these duties the Grant Writer assists with monitoring of program outcomes, particularly as they relate to objectives described in funding requests. This position includes maintaining accurate computer and hard copy records of documents and a professional manner on phone calls and occasional visits with funders and prospects. In addition, the Grant Writer provides support as needed for composition and editing of the agency's internal and external written materials. Occasional night and weekend hours may be required when meeting proposal deadlines and assisting with fundraising and other agency events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and write inquiries, letters, proposals and other Center fundraising documents.

1. Develop proposal and other request concepts in conjunction with the Development staff, senior management, program managers, and other staff as necessary.
2. Write accurate and interesting inquiries, letters and proposals requesting funds from individual, corporate and foundation prospects.
3. Write acknowledgement letters and progress reports to corporate and foundation donors.
4. Research and identify potential donors by reviewing Center files, following-up on leads, reading periodicals and analyzing funding reference tools such as annual reports, foundation directories and IRS 990's.
5. Assist with writing portions of select government contract proposals and reports.

Plan, track and monitor assigned proposals, their deadlines and requirements.

1. Help develop grant calendar for each year based on research and past funding history.
2. Update grant calendar with renewal and report deadlines.
3. Monitor results of written requests, such as proposal acceptance rate.
4. Coordinate the efforts of the Executive Director, Development Director and other key staff members to ensure that documents are completed by the specified deadlines.
5. Interface with Foundation representatives as part of research/cultivation/writing/reporting process.

Assist With Outcome Monitoring of Program Outcomes and Proposal Objectives

1. Work with program managers and senior management to develop programmatic objectives for funding proposals.
2. Monitor and analyze program results and progress toward specific identified objectives.
3. Facilitate communication of quantitative, qualitative, and anecdotal information between programs and Development.

Maintain accurate computer and hard copy records.

1. Maintain accurate and updated hard copy and electronic files of the Center's donors and prospects including copies of correspondence, proposals, reports and notes on significant phone conversations or donor visits.
2. Work in conjunction with administrative and data entry staff to ensure that corporate and foundation gifts are logged on Raiser's Edge.
3. Enter updates/notes relating to Foundation relationships/deadlines into Raiser's Edge.

Additional duties as a member of the Development Team.

1. Attend and serve as staff support for volunteer and fundraising events.
2. Provide editorial assistance as needed for internal and external agency documents and publications
3. Contribute ideas and participate in the planning of department-wide projects and overall development operations.
4. Interface with board members, donors and prospects in person and on the phone.
5. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Interest in, and commitment to, helping low-income, homeless, and disenfranchised individuals and families make progress toward self-sufficiency.
2. Bachelor's degree (English or related field preferred).
3. Two to three years of grant writing experience or equivalent.
4. Knowledge of social service program delivery.
5. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to write accurate, compelling narrative that uses grammar and spelling correctly.
7. Ability to perform under deadlines and changing schedules.

Learn more about St. Joseph Center at: www.stjosephctr.org

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply directly onto our career site: http://www.smartrecruiters.com/STJOSEPHCENTER