Job description

Primary Purpose:

• Work closely with HCDE service districts; charters; and HCDE divisions to effectively design, direct and implement diversified funding strategies and facilitate collaborative partnerships.

• Work closely with Manager and Director of Center for Grants Development to plan, prepare, develop, implement and evaluate public and private grant proposals, and other grant-assistance/related services, including but not limited to, proposal development, proposal reviews and comments, funding announcements/forecasts, grant coaching/mentoring, training, etc.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required
• Master's degree preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to research, prepare and write proposals, those for the federal, state and local governments and corporate and private foundations
• Ability to interface with program staff to effectively assess needs and gather required information for the preparation of applications/proposals
• Knowledge of and experience with program planning, fundraising, cultivation and stewardship activities
• Familiarity with public and private online applications
• Strong writing, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills essential
• Demonstrated competence in working effectively with individuals from diverse educational and/or cultural backgrounds
• Must be detail-oriented and an effective communicator
• Demonstrated computer literacy in Microsoft Office Professional, including Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word and other related software
• Ability to analyze and synthesize public and private funding research
• Ability to work under tight guidelines and timelines
• Ability to be self-directed in accomplishing work responsibilities

Experience:

• Three years of experience and recorded success in researching, preparing, and writing foundation proposals and/or government grants
• Recorded success in raising funds for nonprofit or educational organizations, including corporations, individuals or special events

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and initiate HCDE service district and charter projects including, but not limited to, assessing feasibility of district or charter to pursue targeted grant funding, grant training, grant coaching/mentoring, proposal reviews and comments and technical assistance as requested by HCDE service districts and charters.
• Research and maintain public and private funder information and reports on trends; notify Development Associate of public and private funding opportunities as they arise.
• Develop written proposals for submission to corporations, foundation, and government grantors.
• Participate in the preparation of large collaborative grant and foundation projects with CGD Manager and HCDE divisions/service districts/charters.
• Participate as active partner on collaborative grant projects with public school districts, institutions of higher education, community-based organizations, and governmental entities. Gather and provide information requested by applying organization.
• Work with HCDE divisions to prepare and submit bid proposals to districts.
• Actively participate in development of HCDE Public and Private Funder Solicitation Plan with updates, as needed.
• Provide divisions that have been awarded grants with grant management and grant compliance training/support.
• Schedule, coordinate, facilitate and conduct online and face-to-face grant-related training for HCDE divisions/service districts/charters.
• Respond to donor inquiries with accurate and timely information, secure donor gifts and provide donors with relevant materials.
• Prepare and submit board agenda items with relevant backup for grant submission (as information items) via the Board Agenda Submission System.
• Participate on Education and Enrichment Division-Wide Team activities and other HCDE Committees/Task Forces, as requested and relevant to job functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,377.00 - $70,402.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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