Grants Writer Job at The Salvation Army USA in Oklahoma City

Content Summary : Grants Writer at Oklahoma City, for The Salvation Army USA

Grants Writer

Oklahoma City, OK

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Grant Writer for the Arkansas / Oklahoma Headquarters, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Job Summary

Prepares and submits public grant applications and renewals and ensures compliance for such; assists in developing grant proposals and manages the grant development process for the Division to develop funds that will sustain and expand the program and administrative needs. Assembles all pertinent grant material packages for final submission; ensures overall accuracy and quality of all grant contract documents leaving the organization; works with the Division Social Services Director and Division Grants and Contracts Manager to coordinate the completion and submission of required follow-up reports, and updates and assists in the maintenance of the grants management database.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Supports the local Units in the process of continually securing government funding renewals for programs within Area Command departments and local Corps; prepares and submits renewals as needed to support local Corps.

Assists local Corps with assembling all pertinent materials in packages for final submission to DHQ; assists the Division Grants and Contracts Manager in the review and approval process; ensures overall accuracy and quality of all documents leaving the organization.

Manages Corps reporting on United Way grants; works in collaboration with applicable departments to ensure compliance with the terms of granted funding.

Researches private and corporate foundations for Salvation Army programs; develops local unit, command-wide, and Division-wide grant proposals.

Creates and maintains a grants master calendar and ensures grant maintenance and paperwork compliance.

Represents the interests of the Army by maintaining a good connection with the United Ways, Community Foundations, and any other pertinent grant dictated committees / boards.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in English, journalism, or an appropriate field, AND three years related work experience in successful grant writing, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Knowledge of the principles and practices of grant administration and grant writing skills. Ability to read and understand complex application documents. Ability to prepare and maintain reports in an accurate, complete, and timely manner. Ability to work independently and with limited supervision. Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army. Ability to maintain security of confidential records and information. Knowledge of Excel and MS Office software applications. Must have strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to pay attention to detail and ensure compliance with complex reporting and agreement specifics. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in order to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and deadlines. Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints. Ability to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conduct all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism. Ability to travel to various locations in order to participate in meetings at Corps / Social Service Centers, community meetings, conferences, etc.

Additional Comments :

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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