Director, Grants

Description

You made it here! So, what is it?

Empowering our community to alleviate hunger and improve health. That’s the mission, how will you drive it? The Grant Director is responsible for both corporate and foundation fundraising, principally through the writing of grant proposals. This person will thrive in an environment of innovation and growth.

This is what you’ll do!

• You’ll identify and investigate corporate, foundation and government sources of funding.
• You’ll research local funding cycles, giving trends, grant proposal requirements and submittal deadlines.
• You’ll prepare the necessary documents required by the funding agency to secure financial support.
• You’ll track the status of proposals and follow up to provide additional information as needed.
• You’ll generate revenue through timely submission of grant proposals.
• You’ll properly allocate grant funding, communicate conditions placed on money and ensure staff follow compliance directives.
• You’ll prepare budgets to track revenue and compare grant receipts to actual expenditures.
• You’ll work within a team environment with ample space for independence and the ability to innovate and create new service and funding enhancements. You’ll prepare post-project reports required by the grant maker to track progress of fund receipts.
• You’ll provide stewardship and conduct presentations at TAFB, foundation and corporate sites.
• You’ll represent TAFB through at community and corporate events. You’ll also attend regular staff meetings and participate in team planning sessions, submit appropriate reports and grant statistics to Chief Development Officer, provide support to other areas of Development team as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

This is what you’ll need!

• Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and five years of grant writing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Technical Proficiencies

You’ll be Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and database software

• Communication Skills

Excellence in speaking, writing, and presenting information

• Other Competencies

Knowledge and experience in grant research, proposal writing, local funding cycles and giving trends; ability to set priorities and complete projects on time; proficient in analyzing and interpreting diverse data and demographic research; integrity and an uncompromising work ethic; compassion for our mission

A day in the life:

• You’ll work in an office environment that encourages a “Yes, and!” environment
• This position requires extended periods of sitting and occasional lifting to 40 pounds
• Occasional travel in service areas; must have reliable transportation and possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. You’ll get reimbursed for any mileage driven in your personal vehicle during work!
• Requires work schedule flexibility with occasional weekend and evening availability

Qualifications