Description

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Senior Grant Writer

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform the full range of activities required to prepare and submit grant applications/proposals to private and public funders
• Research relevant databases and other online sources to evaluate and discern potential new sources of grant funding
• Work with program managers and accounting to gather the information necessary to report on grants from private and public funders; look to improve/streamline systems that are currently in place.
• Coordinate the internal review of grant agreements/contracts to ensure that Catholic Charities can meet/comply with contractual obligations, insurance requirements and terminology
• Attend in-person or online informational meetings (webinars, pre-bid trainings) put on by grant funders pertaining to specific grant opportunities
• Meet/speak with grant officers at private foundations to: develop professional relationships, represent Catholic Charities’ interests, and pitch Catholic Charities’ ministries’ funding needs
• Create presentation materials related to grant training or grant metrics which would be presented internally to leadership or in large group training settings
• Utilize advanced critical thinking skills to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of public and private grant industry including experience working on larger state and federal grants.
• Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative, effective partnerships
• Knowledgeable in field of housing and homeless services
• Strong writing and editing skills and the ability to write clear, structured, articulate and persuasive proposals
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to interact daily with many different audiences
• Ability to juggle several priority projects at the same time
• Significant experience with proposal writing.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$60,000-$65,000 DOE annually

Schedule: This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. This position is a hybrid in-person/remote position with two anchor days required at the Catholic Charities’ administrative office each week.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and minimum of five years of experience in grant research/prospecting and grant writing, non-profit experience preferred. Lived-experience/expertise of homelessness and or housing/instability is valued.

Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Public Speaking; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.

Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Extensive Paid Time Off including 15 Paid Holidays annually (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing yearly) promoting work life balance.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.

Drug-Free Workplace.

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