Director of Grants

Description : LEVEL : Director

LEVEL : Director

JOB TITLE : Director of Grants

PROGRAM AREA : Development

FSLA STATUS : Exempt

JOB OBJECTIVE : To assist the Chief Strategy Officer in developing a broad base of support (federal, state, foundation, and philanthropic) for the services provided by Oasis Center.

Grants Management :

Essential Functions :

• Responsible for meeting budgeted goals for grant income.
• Coordinate the writing and timely submission of new proposals and follow-up reports as required by funders.
• Research and identify funders to support program / agency initiatives. Maintains a comprehensive grant writing schedule.
• Research current trends and data that supports youth, family and community needs.
• Solicit information from Senior Management about potential program specific funding streams as well as specific program funding needs.
• Develop recommendations for proposals based on research and review with the Executive Leadership team
• Researches new grant opportunities.
• Coordinate with appropriate program director(s) to assist in proposal submissions (i.e. statistical information, best practices, trends in the field, etc.)
• Assure grants are submitted with all requested attachments and following the funding guidelines.
• Draft reports, letters, or other documents as requested by the Chief Strategy Officer
• Maintains master files on grants.
• Provides oversight for the grant reporting process to ensure contracted deliverables are met and properly reported to funders in a timely manner.
• Develop relationships with foundations and funders in conjunction with CEO and Chief Strategy Officer

Administration and Supervision :

Essential Functions :

• Aligns projects with Chief Strategy Officer
• Discusses program requirements and sources of funds available with administrative and program personnel prior to grant submissions and subsequent to grant awards.
• Participates in program evaluation projects as needed
• Outlines how funds are to be used and explains procedures necessary to obtain funding.
• Collaborates with the CFO to ensure that all agency, funder and legal fiduciary requirements are observed.
• Ensures that grant and other contract-based funding adheres to ethical fundraising guidelines.
• Attend agency leadership and staff meetings as assigned.
• Work closely with Executive Leadership to develop fundraising goals and monitoring of progress.

Minimal Requirements / Performance Standards :

• Proven track record in development and obtainment of non-profit funding.
• Ability to apply skills of organizational management and strategic planning.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize office equipment and computer software.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse staff and community volunteers.
• Five years relevant experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case by case basis.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Oasis Center is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and is operated in accordance with a policy which does not permit discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression

Educational Requirements : BA degree

Supervisor : Senior Director of Development

Requirements :

Compensation details : 65000-75000 Yearly Salary

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