JOB SUMMARY

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Research and identify new government, corporate, Foundations and private funding prospects
• Generate proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations.
• Generate revenues for Clients programs and services through timely submission of well-researched, well written and well-documented grant/fund raising proposal.
• Maintains and implements funding calendar activities, including cultivation activities.
• Write reports to government, corporate, foundations and other funders.
• Acts as a liaison with program staff.
• Identifies funding opportunities and new program areas to match client’s priorities, using research tools.
• Serves as a liaison to all funding agencies or organizations (if needed).
• Engages with program offices at organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals.

Competencies

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; sues intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternatives solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer’s needs; solicits customer feedback to improve services; responds to request for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others ideas and new things.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarifications; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing styles to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Team Work – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Vision Leadership – inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.
• Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The required listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required.

• Standard office practice, procedures, equipment, and techniques; knowledge of adult learning techniques
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of three years related experience in grant writing or contract administration.
• Qualified candidate should possess excellent writing and computer skills and database management skills.
• The candidate must be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow up processes, able to effectively work under pressure, use independent judgement and produce a quality work product within tight time constraints.
• Previous experience will demonstrate a proven track record in securing new funding opportunities; comprehensive knowledge of research, and the ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities for special programs.
• Primary responsibilities include preparation of proposals and grant applications, and performance of responsibility processional and administrative work in research, identifying, developing and responding to public and private grant opportunities in the area of Character and Citizenship Development, Health and Life skills, Education and Career Development, Sports, Fitness and Recreation and the Arts.
• Work is performed under direction of the Director of Development