Director, Grant Writing - Chicago, United States - Alzheimer's Association

Description

The Director, Grant Writing and Proposal Development will support the Senior Director, Sponsored Program & Government Grants Strategy by providing high level writing of government grant proposals and strategically linking funding opportunities with KPIs to further the mission of the organization. The Director will be responsible for managing a comprehensive grant submission process, conducting the full range of activities required to prepare and submit timely, accurate, compelling, polished proposals (including budgets) to government funding sources and foundations in collaboration with the Director of Foundation Relations. This includes tracking organization funding needs and strategy; prospect research and providing development support, in a team environment, with other fundraising and Association's initiatives and activities.

Responsibilities

Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for tracking of programmatic funding needs and grants fundraising strategy for the organization
• Research prospective grant sources compatible with the Alzheimer's Association's mission, values, and programs in support of the organizations strategic and program goals and calendaring those prospects into the annual grant strategy.
• Attend conferences and grant application training sessions hosted by funders, as necessary.
• Coordinate the development of grant requests by establishing timelines that outline tasks, assignments, and deadlines; meet all deadlines; facilitate timely communications with program leadership; collect grant submission materials from Programs and Grant Administrators.
• Communicate with the Director of Foundation Relations, Regional Leads, Donor Advisors, and Chapter Executives regarding application submissions.
• Draft and edit high quality, compelling LOI's, grant proposals, grant reports, and acknowledgement letters.
• Research and collect data and study findings to support grant proposals and reports. Special attention should be made in checking for completeness against grant instructions, spelling, grammar, and style; and to ensure compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Format agency and departmental budgets to meet grant sources' budget requirements.
• Copy, collate, package, and submit final grant materials per grant instructions, and within funder deadlines.
• Respond to inquiries from funders and programs strategically and in a timely manner based on guidance from the Senior Director
• Provide education and resources to Chapter and field staff through the development of references, facilitation of workshops, and training sessions.
• Maintain a repository of grant proposals and resources made accessible to end users.
• Establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships with private grantors, corporate funders, and governmental agencies.
• Reviews, summarizes, and tracks data on grant awards received in Workday and file formats.
• Oversee and track all grant milestones including, but not limited to; proposals in development, proposals submitted to funders, proposals that have been issued or canceled, deliverable deadlines, communication and awards, ensuring that all content is complete and up to date at all times, and that calendar reminders are set up in Workday.
• In collaboration with Snr Director, Chief Program Officer & Chapter Executives, develop an annual grants strategy.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with Alzheimer's Association program directors and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Behavioral Traits

The consistent display of these behaviors is essential to continued employment:

• Professionalism: Treats others with respect. Accepts feedback without defensiveness. Understands needs of the organization might outweigh personal feelings and still provides diligent and careful work product.
• Good Judgment: Considers impact of personal and professional choices. Consistently makes decisions in keeping with organizational values, supervisor's direction and common sense.
• Problem Solving: Able to handle common problems without supervisor intervention while knowing when supervisor participation is warranted. Able to foresee when actions might have consequences to others and communicates appropriately before implementing changes.
• Organizational Culture: A commitment to the Alzheimer's Association mission. Familiarity or experience with issues that impact the lives of people supported by the Alzheimer's Association. Sensitive to issues of confidentiality and diversity.

Qualifications

• 7 - 10 years grant writing and reporting experience in a government/non-profit setting
• Bachelor's degree in related field, Master's degree preferred.
• Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources
• Minimum 5-10 years progressive, professional experience in sponsored programs and research administration, which may include a combination of pre-award and post-award experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong written communication skills; demonstrated ability to write clear, structured, articulate and persuasive proposals.
• Desire to educate others on the proposal development process.
• Attention to detail, strong editing and organization skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising process
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with federal policies, regulations, and guidelines pertains relating to grants and contracts, e.g. Uniform Guidance
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Workday preferred.

Ability to:

• Maintain an orderly work environment and perform tasks in a prescribed and safe manner.
• Maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and individuals contacted during performance of job duties
• Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organization
• Be flexible and receptive to suggestions, input and change
• Understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner.
• Communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written forms.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with utmost integrity
• Multitasking, organizational and time management skills

Title: Director, Grant Writing and Proposal Development

Position Location: Remote, US

Full time based on 37.5 hours per week minimum

Position Grade: 511, Exempt (Estimated annual salary range $110,000-$120,000)

Reports To: Senior Director, Sponsored Program & Government Grants Strategy

Who We Are:

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

At the Alzheimer's Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer's and those at risk for the disease.

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer's, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer's Association, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity - meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer's and dementia.

The Alzheimer's Association is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)

The Alzheimer's Association is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides consideration for an employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, genetic predisposition, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.