Grants Writer - Remote

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Position Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Grant Writing Manager is an experienced senior professional, responsible for the fulfillment of grant support requests via compelling proposals, as well as providing strategic recommendations for the successful execution of grant proposals that are well-aligned with Foundation guidelines. Persons in this role are expected to support approximately 40-50 solicitations each year, resulting in $1M to $1.25M annually. The primary objective is to meet annual and campaign fundraising goals by working with staff partners to develop and execute a portfolio of new, renewable, and upgradeable institutional donors. Chief responsibilities include LOI and proposal writing; assisting staff partners in foundation strategy and development/management of a robust foundation portfolio; identifying and researching appropriate foundation prospects; assisting staff partners with donor stewardship and grant deliverables; and management of a foundation fundraising calendar. Advises and assists Philanthropy (and occasionally Corporate) staff with process and compliance issues related to funding agency regulations and standards, and oversees adherence to Foundation administrative, fiscal, and accounting policies and procedures related to grant proposals and grant management.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall responsibility for all foundation grant-related stages through submission, and post-award deliverables including; prospect identification, pre-proposal strategy and materials, RFP evaluation and mission alignment, content development, proposal writing, and supporting documentation such as budgets, timelines, logic models, and other agency documents.
• Works with assigned staff to strategize and follow through with grant opportunities from prospective foundations.
• Maintains a calendar/tracker of submissions, renewals, reports, and funding projected and received to keep department leads informed of all proposal opportunities and results.
• In addition to developing grant proposals, this position works in collaboration with assigned fundraising staff to assist in budget preparation and interpretation of funding agency regulations and requirements; review proposals for compliance with policies, regulations, procedures, and facilitate documentation requirements.
• Works with assigned geographic leadership to develop and implement annual plans for the cultivation and solicitation of foundation donors and prospects.
• Provides advice and guidance to key stakeholders to assist with program planning and priorities in order to meet the requirements of the grant.
• Works collaboratively with a team approach in all aspects of the position.
• Assists and manages the preparation of grant review exercises for best practices using proposals and funders' guidelines and selection criteria.
• Creates proposal templates for priority program areas and updates these documents accordingly as deliverables change or to address measurable objectives, access, disparities, and targeted populations.
• Adheres to ACS master brand style guidelines, and inclusive language and writing guidelines to capture a captivating voice and tone, and appropriately articulate health equity concepts.
• Updates Salesforce with all relevant proposal/inquiry/report activity or correspondence.
• Models and fosters behavior that establishes a culture that values the staff/volunteer partnership, and is consistent with the values, goals, and objectives of the Society to create an atmosphere of trust, cooperation, accountability, empowerment, and dedication to the mission.
• Collaborates with all departments across the organization to ensure coordinated and interdependent achievement of region goals.

Position Requirements

The starting rate is $61,500 to $76,900 per year. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
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