Grant Writer Job at City of Manchester in Manchester

Overview

The purpose of this position is to research and plan grants, which includes determining appropriate research methods, determining which grants to pursue, presenting grants to applicable departments, pursue grant opportunities, determine grant eligibility, develop grant timelines and performs other related activities.

Essential Job Duties

• Writes and submits grants for consideration to applicable agencies; prepares grant narratives.
• Promotes various grant programs to internal departments; establishes overall City Grant funding priorities as well as short- and long-term grant funding plans.
• Prepares and generates various reports.
• Assists in developing, monitoring and updating grant budgets; tracks and reports grant allocations and changes; prepares grant information and documentation for audits.
• Will be responsible for tracking and completing all grant follow-up documentation with the agencies that have allocated the grant funds.
• Prepares required grant reports ensuring compliance with established deadlines.
• Maintains master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence.
• Works closely with Elected Officials and Department Heads in developing and transforming ideas into Grant Proposals.

Other Job Duties

Maintaining and building relationships with Funders and other Strategic Partners on a Local and State Level.

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Key Competencies Required

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Qualifications

Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Public Management or closely related field; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and / or training that includes progressive management experience involving grant writing and administration or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

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