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This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a Development and Grant Writer Specialist position including: 1) researching and developing grant proposals and funding applications; 2) reviewing funding opportunities and developing objectives and plans with affected personnel; 3) creating opportunities for corporate and foundation donors and collaborating with other organizations; 4) assisting with grant writing, administration, monitoring, and reporting; and 5) performing other assigned duties. Qualifications include a degree in a relevant field, grant writing experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
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- 1. DEVELOPMENT AND GRANT WRITER SPECIALIST Major Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Under general supervision of the Executive Director, assist in researching, developing and submitting grant or similar funding applications to private and governmental sources for projects and programs. Participate in planning and developing grant proposals or similar funding requests to obtain additional funding. 2. Involves: reviewing and researching literature dealing with funds available from private, local, state and federal sources to determine whether requirements for applying for funds are met; conferring with personnel affected by proposed programs to: Establish objectives and develop plans to implement, Outline how funds are to be used, Discuss program requirements and explain procedures necessary to obtain funding, 3. Creating and implementing opportunities to involve potential corporate and foundation donors; participating in cooperative projects between the corporation and other organizations; meeting with representatives of funding sources to work out final details of proposal. 4. Assist in writing grant proposals; grant administration and participate in monitoring programs and projects. Compiling and analyzing data related to proposed projects; Submitting applications to funding agencies or foundations upon approval of the Executive Director and Board of Directors; Observing and evaluating program activities and recommending changes as appropriate; Preparing or assisting department personnel to prepare periodic reports to comply with grant/funding requirements; Monitoring grant budgets; Assist in identifying payments for services in accordance with contract provisions; Maintaining records related to grant funded programs. 5. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: 1. Considerable knowledge of: grant and report writing. Good knowledge of: private, local, state and federal funding sources; grant program coordination methods and techniques; budget preparation and control. 2. Newsletter preparation. 3. Ability to plan, develop and coordinate grant programs. 4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, private and governmental funding organizations and their representatives, the media, officials and the general public. 5. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in order to prepare and deliver presentations to individuals and groups 6. Ability to complete successful grant applications; maintain records and prepare reports. CONTINUES NEXT PAGE….. 3826 W. 16th Street • 928-329-0990 • Fax: 928-782-9558TTY (928) 329-6466 • www.ypic.com YPICÌýisÌýanÌýequalÌýopportunityÌýemployer/program.ÌýAuxiliaryÌýaidsÌýandÌýservicesÌýÌýareÌýavailableÌýuponÌýrequestÌýtoÌýindividualsÌýwithÌýÌýdisabilities.ÌýÌý YPICÌýesÌýunÌýempleadorÌýqueÌýofreceÌýIgualdadÌýDeÌýOportunidadesÌý/ProgramasÌýSeÌýleÌýHaranÌýDisponibleÌýCuandoÌýSoliciteÌýAyudaÌýAuxiliarÌýYÌýServiciosÌý AdicionalesÌýParaÌýPersonasÌýConÌýIncapacidades.Ìý
- 2. Requirements: 1. Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration or related field and two (2) years of professional experience in writing, project development, or business administration including preparation of various loan or grant applications, contracts or similar documents. Graduate coursework in Business Administration, Public or a related field may substitute for up to one year of required professional experience. Continuing education credits or other related training may substitute for up to six months of required professional experience. The combination of the aforementioned educational credits may not exceed one year of required professional experience. Applicants without the above-stated educational requirement may substitute experience of a similar professional nature, at the rate of 18 months experience for each year of the required education. 2. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, Power Point). 3. Minimum typing skills of 45 words per minute 4. Spreadsheet skills in designing simple databases and basic mathematical functions 5. Knowledge and experience in utilizing the Internet and Microsoft applications. 6. Ability to interpret grant application instructions and write a successful grant application 7. Participate in and maintain drug free environment How to Apply: If you qualify, obtain a referral card from YPIC. You will be referred to work site to submit application and resume.