Grant Writer Consultant

Request for Grant Manager

Gun Lake Investments (GLI) is the non-gaming, private, economic development arm of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Potawatomi Indians, otherwise known as the Gun Lake Tribe. Founded in 2014, it is our mission at GLI to enhance the Gun Lake Tribe’s economy and community while offering sustainability through diverse business investments and activities. We do so while respecting tribal history, culture, and values in a good way.

Gun Lake Investments is seeking a Grant Manager consultant to assist with key strategic economic development initiatives from January 2025 to December 2025. This role will work closely with Gun Lake Investments CEO and Senior Development Associate as well as the Tribal Government’s Grants, Planning and Management Departments; with a focus on real estate acquisition, market and feasibility studies, utilities and infrastructure development, and site readiness preparation.

Although this role will encompass a broad list of duties, it will primarily focus on sourcing and applying for new, relevant grant opportunities and assisting with existing grant management and compliance. Other duties include research, data collection, report writing, preparing correspondence, meeting preparation and attendance. This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven position where attention to detail and a high level of engagement is essential to success. This will be a remote position with a part time commitment, averaging 15-20 hours per week. Occasionally, in person work will be needed at the Gun Lake Investments office downtown Grand Rapids or at the Gun Lake Tribe in Wayland, MI.

A list of responsilbities, skills and qualifications are included in this document. If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please send a cover letter and resume. We will be evaluating all submissions and reaching out to schedule follow up meetings. Thank you in advance for your interest in Gun Lake Investments!

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead grant proposal development and submission—prepare and organize materials for proposals, and submitting and monitoring grant applications
• Research new funding and business development opportunities on a local, state, tribal and federal level
• Maintain and build relationships with funders and other strategic partners on a local, state, tribal and national level
• Draft proposals, LOIs, grant application narratives, and budgets and facilitate final timely error-free submission applications with relevant stakeholders
• Maintain master calendar of grants and grant opportunities and all associated files and correspondence
• Facilitate execution of grant contracts/agreements
• Maintain grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets—take responsibility for meeting high standards of effectiveness, timeliness, and completeness
• Monitor and maintain funder reporting schedules
• Draft progress reports and targeted program updates to stakeholders that capture grant impacts
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding the status of grant applications and grant management activities
• Development of presentations for various stakeholders
• Monitor compliance across all new and existing grants to ensure alignment with grant requirements
• Facilitate and participate in a variety of meetings, including quarterly grant meetings and grant kickoff meetings
• Develop and submit grant amendments as necessary
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Previous experience with grant management, reporting, compliance and proposal development preferred
• Must be proficient in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office 365 computer programs including Word, Excel, Outlook
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and accuracy in creating and editing content
• Demonstrated experience managing and coordinating resources and projects
• Excellent record-keeping skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and adjust to changing priorities in a professional manner while meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to research, collect, analyze and file data
• Exercise initiative, good judgment, courtesy and discretion in all interactions
• Ability to work in a team orientated environment and maintain effective working relationships with third party vendors, co-workers and stakeholders