Grants Management Specialist

This is a contract position reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. The Grants Management Specialist oversees the grants programs to ensure the organization receives appropriate funding to support its annual operations and program development.

Mission:

We establish connections, share knowledge, and identify opportunities for veterans and their families.

Accountabilities:

• Researches and identifies new funding opportunities from private foundations, corporations, and state and federal agencies.
• Manages proposal calendar; tracks and communicates results of proposal submissions.
• Manages the quality-control activities required to ensure the accuracy and adequacy of each document or publication.
• Manages database to include all proposals and other departmental funding status.
• Writes and submits grant proposals and works with designated managers/directors to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date information on organization’s programs and program needs.
• Produces monthly status reports on grant schedules and funding and communicates grant information to leadership board members, key community organizations, and the public.
• Develops relationships with other potential funding opportunities to facilitate design and execution of collaborative grant initiatives.

Skills:

• Ability to demonstrate a successful track record of funded proposals.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely as well as edit copy for clarity and grammatical accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow and handle multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.

Training: 

We provide onboarding job specific training. You will be evaluated per project.

Screening:

Subject to a criminal background check.