Grant Writer
Full Time
Saint Petersburg, FL
From $48,000 a year
Posted Today
Job description
MISSION STATEMENT: To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in
the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.
SUMMARY: The Grants Specialist (GS) is responsible for searching, developing, and applying for Federal Contracts and local Government grants.
In addition to researching and writing grant proposals on behalf of our non-profit organization, the GS is in charge of maintaining a grants calendar to monitor the application process and keep track of various deadlines. The GS must be comfortable reaching out to institutional and potential donors, as well as communicating with company leaders regarding their financial needs. Our ideal candidate is someone who will be able to support our organization enthusiastically in attaining new funding and retaining the funding it currently holds to serve the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time)
- Displaying adherence to the organization’s mission
- Maintaining proficient knowledge of the organization’s history and programs
- Assisting with the execution of the development department's strategy
- Identifying grant funding opportunities
- Writing, submitting, and managing grant proposals
- Furnishing prospective funders with supporting documents
- Ability to write and maintain multi-million-dollar Federal grants
- Maintaining records in hard copies and computer databases
- Research, prepare, and submit proposals for funding
- Follow all requirements and deadlines for grant applications
- Maintain a grants calendar to monitor progress
- Communicate with potential donors and institutional donors
- Write sponsorship packages
- Identify new funding opportunities
- Review budget proposals with the CFO or other team leaders
- Develop grants strategy, and apply for federal and state grant funding
- Provide stewardship to current donors, including work with Grants & Research Manager to provide regular written updates
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complies with all applicable training requirements.
- Complies with all company safety, personnel, and operational policies and procedures.
- Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
- Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.
- Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. Mission.
Employee Benefits:
- 95% Employer paid Employee only coverage (zero ded, $10 co-pay plan)
- 10k Employer paid Basic Life insurance
- 120 hrs PTO accrued biweekly starting on day 1 of employment
- 13 Paid Holidays to include the Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire
- We also have various retention and referral bonuses
- 2 weeks of paid training to include DEI initiatives
- Flexible schedules in most positions
- 3% Employer match after 6 months
- We also offer Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Shield, Legal Shield, Additional Life, FSA Medical, and FSA Dependent Care
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)
- Able to speak, write and understand English.
- Possess basic computer skills.
- Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff, and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic, and economic groups.
- Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines, and multi-task.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Possess a strong work ethic.
- Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening.
- Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business.
- Must have reliable transportation
- Participates in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/Reaccreditation process.
- Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion.
- Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally.
- A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance.
- Evidence of deep alignment with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. Mission and Values.
- Strong written communication skills: the ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
- Strong editing skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of government information sources.
- Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.
- Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for government donors' prospect research.
- Strong contributor in team environments
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word & Access)
- Good to excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills
- Proficient with fax machine/copier/scanner
- Professional appearance at all times
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
- Excellent telephone and oral communication skills
- Use of independent thinking and judgment
- Ability to multi-task and think quickly
- Must have an “all hands on deck” attitude
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
(Pending on the position and if prior to hiring is approved by the Chief Executive Officer, a comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum education qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree
- Ability to research grant opportunities and prepare grant applications
- High level of computer literacy.
- Willingness to learn specifics of writing Federal, State, City, and private foundation grants in a complex environment.
- Experience in non-profit direct services and/or program coordination is highly desirable.
GENERAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made, if appropriate, to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of job.
Working in an office/site requires prolonged sitting at the computer workstation; standing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 40lbs. and some driving. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment. It is also required to regularly sit, speak, and listen, the employee is also required to walk, use hands and fingers to type, operate equipment, and maintain records and notes. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
MENTAL DEMANDS: Must handle new and diverse work problems on a daily basis. Personal maturity is an important attribute. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must have the ability to listen objectively to people, perceive the real problem, and assist in bringing issues to a successful conclusion. Must relate and interact with, volunteers, clients, contractors, visitors, and employees at all levels within the Agency.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The environment will occasionally become noisy due to equipment operations and interactions among clients and staff. There may be the possibility of being exposed to communicable diseases, possible exposure to verbal abuse or similar behavior from residents/clients. On an as-needed basis, employees may be called upon to work outside of the established work schedule or work odd hours. All information associated with the Agency is confidential.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About St. Vincent de Paul CARES:
We are a non profit social service organization making homelessness rare-brief -and one time. We serve veterans, non veterans, families and individuals. We have locations throughout Florida. Events 09/28/2022-Hiring Event 9am-3pm-Clearwater Office -2735 Whitney Rd Clearwater, FL 09/30/2022-Hiring Event 9am-3pm-Orlando Office-5750 Hazeltine National Drive Orlando, FL
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