What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Grant Development position at The Arc Montgomery County?
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Under the supervision of the Chief Development Officer, the Associate Director of Grant Development leads strategic foundation relationship management while overseeing the organization's comprehensive grants program. This position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding foundation prospects to secure significant funding. The Associate Director of Grant Development develops and implements grant strategies aligned with organizational priorities and fundraising goals.
WORK PERFORMED
Foundation Relations & Grant Writing
Under the supervision of the Chief Development Officer, the Associate Director of Grant Development leads strategic foundation relationship management while overseeing the organization's comprehensive grants program. This position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding foundation prospects to secure significant funding. The Associate Director of Grant Development develops and implements grant strategies aligned with organizational priorities and fundraising goals.
WORK PERFORMED
Foundation Relations & Grant Writing
- Develop and maintain relationships with foundation program officers and trustees
- Lead strategic planning for foundation fundraising
- Set and achieve annual grant goals and priorities
- Research, plan, and write compelling grant proposals and letters of inquiry
- Serve as the primary grant writer for major institutional funding requests
- Oversee the submission process for all government (state, local, federal) grant applications
- Develop systems to ensure compliance with government grant requirements
- Support interdepartmental coordination for complex government funding opportunities
- Monitor relevant government funding streams and identify new opportunities
- Manage the foundation grant reporting calendar and submission process
- Implement robust tracking systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Analyze grant performance metrics and provide strategic recommendations
- Prepare comprehensive reports for leadership on grant program effectiveness
- Provide strategic guidance for the legacy/planned giving program
- Develop cultivation strategies for prospective legacy donors
- Create compelling materials for legacy gift solicitations
- Collaborate with development team on donor stewardship initiatives
- Lead special projects as assigned by development leadership
- Represent the organization at relevant professional associations and events
- Contribute to organizational strategic planning as it relates to fundraising
- Maintain flexible schedule to accommodate events or project deadlines
- Keep abreast of industry and grant trends locally and nationally
- Master’s degree plus four years of relevant professional experience or bachelor's degree plus six years of relevant professional experience
- Progressive experience in grant writing and foundation relations required
- Demonstrated success securing five- and seven-figure grants
- Experience with government grant applications and reporting requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management abilities
- Strategic thinking and analytical capabilities
