Associate Director of Grants

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking an Associate Director of Grants in Princeton, NJ. The Associate Director of Grants will support the Director of Grants by renewing and reporting on a
diverse grant portfolio. The position will also support new funder acquisition and the development of critical new housing and employment supports.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 and/or edit and produce all appropriate acknowledgement letters and tax receipts for foundation and corporate grant funders
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in writing intensive field (English, Political Science, History, etc.) required
• 1-3 years of grant writing or grant administration experience in the Healthcare or Non-Profit space preferred
• Experience with government grant research and writing preferred
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities, the 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
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Collaborative with demonstrated leadership experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills

Why Community Options?

• 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

Send resumes to: Jason.Iadisernia@comop.org

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V