Grant Writer Job at Goodwill Industries of Houston in Chicago

Content Summary : Grant Writer at Chicago, for Goodwill Industries of Houston

Reports to : VP of Fund Development & Community Relations

Status : Exempt - Full Time

Salary : $60K to $75K per year

Address : 1142 West Loop North, Houston, TX 77055

Resume is required indicating Grant Writing experience.

Mission Support :

Goodwill Houston (GWH) is leading change, connecting people, and improving the potential for the future of work. We educate, train, and hire individuals with barriers to employment to help them thrive. We connect people, families, and communities to improve lives and meet the workforce needs of today and tomorrow. Powered, in part, by donations and retail customers, we change lives through the power of work.

Job Summary :

Works directly with the Vice President of Fund Development & Community Relations to determine funding needs and how funds are currently being and will be used for GWH. Prepares grant requests for external organizations, i.e., foundations, government agencies, etc. Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the performance of program activities that are funded by third-party sources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop proposals, gather supporting information and documentation, compose grants, and submit all documentation to the granting agency in a timely manner.
• Ensure all grants meet GWH guidelines and requirements, complying with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of GWH.
• Maintain relationships with granting organizations and agencies.
• Gather necessary subject matter experts together for discussion and assemble information pertinent to grant applications when needed.
• Develop and maintain a master file of pending, existing, and past grants across the organization.
• Implement and maintain funding calendar activities, including specific cultivation strategies.
• Research and identify new government, corporation, foundation, and private funding prospects as well as other grant opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Finance Department to evaluate budgets, ensure grants are implemented according to the operational and financial needs of the organization, and oversee the timely completion of financial reports to funders.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.
• Set goals and complete duties and assignments.
• Analyze problems and opportunities, identify and evaluate alternatives, and develop sound, effective approaches to address those issues.
• Set goals and complete duties and assignments under strict deadlines.
• Demonstrate professionalism and present a friendly, cooperative attitude to the general public and staff at all times.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Self-direct and manage time effectively.

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Salary : $60,000 - $75,000