Grant And Development Administrator

Description:

● Research and identify potential grant opportunities aligned with the organization's mission, programs, and needs of the aging and disability community; ● Craft compelling and persuasive grant proposals and correspondences to secure support from new and existing funders; ● Manage the grant application process from start to finish, including submission, tracking, and assuring that submitted documentation meets all requirements and timelines; ● Assist in preparing grant application budgets, maintain a grants calendar to track pending, submitted, and upcoming proposals, as well as required interim and final reports; ● Aid in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for grantors; ● Cultivate and maintain relationships with grantors and required websites/databases to ensure continued support and partnership; ● Creating and updating essential grant documents, forms, and processes to ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local nonprofit regulations; ● Participate in grant meetings to provide updates, discuss issues, and offer recommendations for improving grant-seeking efforts, considering political, economic, and market shifts; ● Collaborate with the Executive Committee of the Board, accounting firm, and DMC Leadership Team on grants; ● Spearhead initiatives for corporate giving, cultivating donor relationships, and optimizing donation processes to ensure sustained financial support for the organization's mission and objectives; ● Implement donor stewardship practices to cultivate long-term relationships and ensure donor retention; ● Leverage existing relationships with foundations and corporations to secure new grant support during the first year, demonstrating measurable success in expanding the funding base; ● Collaborate with the Fundraising Chair, other appropriate Board members, and the Executive Director to craft a visionary roadmap for fundraising goals which defines short-term and long-term goals, objectives, and metrics; ● Coordinates and participates in a variety of community awareness activities, including in-service presentations with partner agencies, resource fairs, community presentations, etc.; ● Outreaches to community agencies to build partnerships, identify contact points, and strengthen referral avenues; ● Presents accessible information on DMC's mission, programs and services, and the Independent Living philosophy; ● In partnership with the Communications Consultant, creates, organizes, updates DMC marketing materials, actively maintains DMC's social media accounts, newsletter(s), and develops written and video content for online marketing; ● Tracks and records outreach contacts, service hours, and results; ● Provide administrative support to the Executive Director as needed; ● Adhere to established office hours and be present to support daily operations while demonstrating flexibility as needed; ● Be adaptable to changing priorities and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills:

grants, proposals, funding, non-profit, microsoft office, public relations, writing skills, government contract

Top Skills Details:

grants,proposals,funding,non-profit,microsoft office,public relations

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in grant writing, nonprofit management, government administration, and/or financial business development; ● At least three years’ experience in fundraising, grant writing or related field, preferably in a human service or nonprofit setting and/or equivalent experience in combination with high-level sales management; ● Proven experience in grant writing, with a track record of successfully securing grants from government agencies, foundations, or other sources; ● Demonstrated proficiency in fundraising techniques, including donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; ● Wide breadth of knowledge of research techniques for fundraising prospects, direct leads, opportunities and partnerships, both foundation and corporate; ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts effectively; ● Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously; ● Passionate community outreach representative with a comprehensive understanding of and adept ability to convey the evolving county-wide needs for services for individuals with disabilities and older adults; ● Experience in community outreach, engagement, or public relations; ● Experience with social media and online community engagement; ● Demonstrated capacity for public speaking and effective communication with a variety of audience types; ● Experience with networking and public relations; ● Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook; ● Working knowledge of the Independent Living philosophy and methodology;

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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