- Works in partnership with President and Leadership Team, Program Directors, and Senior Director of Development to align new organizational initiatives and ongoing programs with funding opportunities.
- Leads prospect research, reviews RFPs, and presents funding opportunities to program staff and Senior Director of Development. Meets regularly with program directors to stay informed on program development and outcomes.
- Drafts and submits grant proposals in collaboration with Senior Director of Development and program staff.
- Manages all aspects of grant submission, including creating budgets and assembling all required attachments.
- Manages and updates grant and reporting deadlines and proposal submissions in Development database.
- Generates accurate and timely reports on grant submissions and progress toward meeting fundraising goals.
- Represents CLUES in site visits and community settings as required.
- Carries out other duties as assigned by supervisor, including support with annual events such as Fiesta Latina and Gala Latina.
- Promote the mission, operating values, and agency services of CLUES within the community.
- Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, agency policies and other applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
- Bachelor's degree or post-secondary education preferred.
- At least two years or equivalent experience of grant prospecting and writing required.
- Demonstrated success researching, developing, and writing major grants ($100,000 and up) required.
- Demonstrated accuracy with details and commitment to high standards of writing and editing required.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required. Must demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all organizational levels.
- Ability to be efficient and effective in managing multiple deadlines and completing timely submission of proposals and reports.
- Experience securing government grants and federal funding strongly preferred.
- Must be knowledgeable of Minnesota's philanthropic community and other regional or national funders.
- Experience with fundraising and donor management software/databases required.
- Ability to work creatively, strategically, and effectively in a complex organization and fast-paced environment.
- A genuine commitment to the mission, values, and vision of CLUES; ability to articulate the mission persuasively to diverse audiences.
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness required.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing, required. Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus.
- Ability to read, interpret, and summarize written materials, including reports, contracts, and RFPs.
- Ability to effectively present ideas and information in an organized and effective manner to program staff and leadership team.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation of proposals and related correspondence.
- Ability to respond appropriately to questions from co-workers, funders, and community partners.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of email software, the Internet, databases, and common Windows-based programs, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
- Must be willing to attend training to advance technical skills and maintain appropriate skill levels to perform job duties.
- Must pass a criminal background check. As a condition of continued employment, staff person may be required to submit to periodic re-verification of this background check.
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Grant Writer - Saint Paul, United States - CLUES
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
CLUES is seeking a Grant Writer with superior writing skills and a passion for advancing economic and racial equity and community wellness to join a successful, collaborative, and highly engaged Development team. The Grant Writer is responsible for leading the prospect research, proposal development, and writing to create successful applications for funding from corporations, foundations, and government agencies. The Grant Writer works in partnership with program staff and the Senior Director of Development to meet ambitious fundraising goals to support an annual operating budget of $15 million.
The Grant Writer manages multiple proposals in all stages of development and completes them on time. The Grant Writer is skilled at working with individuals of diverse backgrounds at all levels of the organization and gathering the information necessary to create compelling proposals and case statements. This is a position that is eligible to work remotely.
Department:
Administration – Development
Reports to:
Senior Director of Development
Location:
Hybrid Work Model – Remote: Work From Home; In-Person: CLUES St. Paul, MN Office Position Type: Regular
Schedule:
Full-Time. Generally, Monday – Friday Office hours
Estimated Salary/Pay:
$23.75 to $28 (depending on experience & qualifications).
Benefits:
Full benefits package available in accordance with current CLUES policies—includes: medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, and life insurance (with AD&D); long term and short-term disability; pre-paid legal services and ID theft protection; retirement plan; educational assistance; paid holidays; and paid time off.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prospect Research, Proposal Development, and Grant Writing - 90% of time
Additional duties – 10% of time
General Duties
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education, Experience & Key Abilities*
Language Skills
Computer Skills
WORKING CONDITIONS
Background check
ABOUT US
Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) is a non-profit leader in behavioral health and human services. The organization was founded in 1981 with a vision for improving the quality of life of the Latino population in Minnesota. Today, CLUES is Minnesota's largest Latino agency. Our mission is to advance social and economic equity and wellbeing for Latinos by building upon our strengths and cultures, uplifting our community, and activating leadership for systemic change. Although our services focus on the Latino family, our experience and capabilities enable us to serve individuals and families from all walks of life including new immigrants and low-income families who dream of a better future. Our programs and services encompass a holistic approach to addressing the complex and interrelated barriers our community faces, including programming that advances Community Wellness, Community Leadership, and Community Prosperity. Our services uphold and celebrate cultural richness and community assets as we connect individuals and families to resources, skills, institutions, and opportunities. We employ a diverse, multi-cultural staff to ensure our services are linguistically and culturally relevant.
