Grant Writer - Naperville, United States - Turning Pointe Autism Foundation

Description

Position Summary:

The Turning Pointe Autism Foundation aims to establish a robust grants program to support its operations for the school, adult programs, and overall growth, enabling the organization to better serve families and communities.

About the Role:
This position plays a crucial role in managing grant procurement efforts, ensuring timely submissions, and engaging stakeholders within the Foundation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages all aspects of the annual grants initiative
• Achieves grant writing, management, and reporting targets
• Produces a consistent number of fundable grant proposals monthly
• Collaborates with Directors, staff, and volunteers to identify funding needs and opportunities
• Researches and identifies new grant opportunities, including Federal funding sources
• Oversees the annual grants calendar
• Supports the Development Director with grant-related tasks

Requirements:

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, along with 1-5 years of grant writing experience and a successful track record in securing funding.

Experience & Skills:

• Passion for maximizing grant funding success annually
• Ability to collaborate with diverse sectors and stakeholders
• Strong writing and communication abilities
• Capacity to cultivate relationships with various funding organizations
• Proficiency in research and grant proposal writing