What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer position at Suffolk County Sheriff's Department?
Grant Writer
Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department
About Us:
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department is mandated to ensure and enhance public safety for the citizens of Boston, Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop. Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins oversees the Suffolk County Jail, the House of Correction, and the Suffolk County Community Corrections Center.
The efforts of the operations and custody staff at all Sheriff’s Department facilities remain committed to the needs and changes of offender populations, rehabilitation and reentry services.
Reports to: Director of Development & Special Events
Responsibilities:
- Researches and identifies grant prospects at the state and national level.
- Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for proposal (RFPs), attending strategy meetings, participating in relevant staff meetings, and developing a strong understanding of the organization s work, programs, priorities, innovations, history, mission, and results.
- Maintains grant deadlines and program tracker and enters relevant information into the organization's database. Meets proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information and shares information with the development team. Coordinates requirements with various program staff and contributes proposal status information.
- Has an excellent interpersonal skill with a demonstrated history of appropriately handling communication with high-net worth donors and/or foundation representatives.
- Drafts, revises, and produces high-quality proposals and reports for multiple stakeholders by using templates and following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone. Assembles information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation. Presents proposals in creative or required formats. Obtains approvals by reviewing proposals with key stakeholders, including various program and executive-level staff within the organization.
- Drafts content related to grant partners for general external communications such as newsletter articles, blog posts, and social media content.
- Assists with database management; is capable of pulling reports to meet various funder queries.
- Prepares presentations for current and prospective partners using text, graphics, videos and other imagery.
- Improves proposal-writing outcomes by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and templates.
- Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership, working with a team, and exploring opportunities to add value to organization
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5-years’ experience in grant writing, prospect research, general fundraising or comparable and transferable skills acquired in a professional setting
- Understanding of donor market, willingness to research markets outside of Illinois and nationally
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to engage in strategic planning and process improvement
- Strong entrepreneurial attitude including drive for results and proven ability to stay focused on goals; ability to prioritize competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong organizational skills, ability to follow processes and attention to detail
- Strong written communication and presentation skills
- Strong computer and Internet proficiency, including but not limited to Microsoft Office,
- Experience working in a fast paced, quick turnaround environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively and courteously with external partners
- High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information
