Director of Grants

Description

• Identify, qualify, write, and submit proposals for public and private grant opportunities
• Maintain existing portfolio of grants through regular stewardship of funders, create reporting and renewal schedules, and develop and submit required reports and renewals
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand funding needs and goals and appropriately match needs with new and renewal funding opportunities
• Research, conduct outreach, and cultivate relationships with foundations and government prospects
• Maintain organized and thorough records of research and communication
• Assist in developing a corporate grant strategy that will build and improve grant partnerships with vendors, event sponsors, and employers of individuals in supported employment programs
• Write, edit, and produce all appropriate acknowledgement letters and tax receipts for foundation and corporate grant funders
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

• Bachelor's degree in writing writing-intensive field (for example: English, political science, history) required
• 7-10 years of grant writing and leadership experience in the healthcare or non-profit space preferred
• 2-3 years’ experience supervising grant writers, development assistants, or equivalent
• Proven track record of securing and maintaining six and seven-figure awards
• Experience with foundation and government grant research and writing required
• Exceptional project management skills, ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong collaboration skills, ability to be assertive and follow-up both internally and externally, desire and ability to learn quickly, take on progressively greater responsibilities, and advance within a rapidly growing department and organization
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)   
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday   
• Generous PTO   
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs   
• 403b Retirement Plan   
• Incredible career growth opportunities   
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction