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    Grant Writer and Grants Administration - Saint Paul, United States - Merrick Community Services

    Merrick Community Services
    Merrick Community Services Saint Paul, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Grant Writer & Grants Administration

    Position Type: Full-Time/Salaried

    Location: Saint Paul, MN

    Required Education: Minimum, BA

    Min Experience Required: Four years of experience in grant writing, grants administration, donor database analysis and reporting, Prefer grant experience in both private and public sectors.

    Organization Overview

    For more than 116 years, Merrick Community Services has demonstrated through its mission that it supports individuals and families to navigate life transitions, find health and stability, and promote independence.

    Merrick Community Services was founded on Saint Paul's East Side in 1908 as the Christ Child Society, a part of a national model of settlement houses, which provided essential services to economically disadvantaged communities. Today, Merrick Community Services stands as one of the oldest nonprofit agencies in Ramsey County, with a history of assisting individuals and families transition from poverty and become self-sufficient and stable. The core programs of MCS are a premier Food Shelf, Meals on Wheels, Employment/Career Services, and Family and Community Services. MCS has a strong base of volunteers but would like this number to grow.

    Description

    Merrick Community Services is seeking a proven Grant Writer with a passion for advancing economic and racial equity and community wellness. The Grant Writer provides strategic grant work from prospecting, 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 Director of Fundraising and Resource Development to meet ambitious fundraising goals to support an annual operating budget of $6 million.

    The Grant Writer manages multiple proposals in all stages of development, is skilled at working with individuals with diverse backgrounds and at all levels of the organization.

    Strategic Management

    · With support from the Leadership Team, lead all aspects of securing a minimum of $4 million in grant revenue

    · Create and manage a grant tracking system that is a shared planning document for the department and for the Leadership team.

    · Manage all aspects of grant submission, including working with finance and program on budgets and assembling all requirements.

    · Leads prospect research and serves as primary contact for management for all grants and some contracts depending on the tools required. Work with the program staff to Use a Go/NoGo Process for pursuing new revenue opportunities.

    · Participates in and Supports the Director of Resource and Fund Development and the Joint Marketing/Development Committee with a grants update at the regular established meetings.

    · Help to recruit new development committee members who have Development Experience in the non-profit sector.

    · Establishes and maintains a network or Grant Makers that provides opportunities to meet and form strong relationships with corporate, foundation and government entities. This work is in tandem with the leadership team

    · Provides Development Reports to the Executive Director, Director of Finance and Operations, Finance Committee, Joint Marketing/Development Committee, and the full Board of Directors

    · As the primary story teller at MCS meet with Program Staff to create stories about the people we serve. Recommend the placement of these stories on the appropriate platform; Social Media, Newsletters, proposals, LOIs and more.

    Qualifications:

    Minimum Education and Experience

    Bachelor's degree is desired, and four years of experience in similar positions including nonprofit development, fundraising, grant writing and grant reporting. Experience with donor management software/database is required.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    · Experience securing government grants and federal funding.

    · A strong commitment to the mission, vision and values of Merrick Community Services.

    · Must be knowledgeable of Minnesota's Philanthropic Community and other regional and national funders.

    · Excellent oral and written communication skills

    · Highly organized and attentive to detail in order to manage many different tasks and strategies simultaneously.

    · Ability to develop and cultivate positive relationships with foundations, corporations, local businesses, churches, individual donor prospects, volunteers, and colleagues.

    · Ability to provide accurate and timely reports to the funders, and organization leadership

    · Proven ability to be self-directive, meet specific deadlines, and work independently, in the context of being part of a team.

    · Experience modeling respectful, inclusive, and responsible behavior that is consistent with the agency's Mission, Vision, and Values and Equity Plan.

    · Ability to work with and engage a socio-economically, racially, and culturally diverse populations.

    · Ability to develop and manage budgets and prepare financial reports.

    · Effective knowledge of appropriate technology and software to communicate effectively in print and electronically.

    · Passion to contribute to MCS as a key team member and supporter.

    Working Conditions

    This position requires:

    · A valid driver's license and reliable transportation

    · Ability to travel into the community to attend meetings

    · Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as needed

    · Must pass a background check

    Currently, MCS staff members work a four-day work week (Monday-Thursday/36 hours and with approval from supervisor can work from home one day per week.)

    The above statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position. Rather they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this job description. Employment at Merrick Community Services is at-will and may be terminated by either employee or employer for any lawful reason.

    We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status.

    Merrick offers a competitive benefits package including; Health, Dental, 403b, etc.

    Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran status.

    Company DescriptionFor over 116 Years, Merrick Community Services (MCS) has succeeded in its mission to improve the lives of residents of the East Side of Saint Paul by empowering individuals, strengthening families, and promoting their independence.

    Merrick Community Services was founded on Saint Paul's East Side in 1908 as the Christ Child Society of Saint Paul, in the tradition of an early 20th Century Settlement House, which provided essential services to new arrivals and immigrants and economically disadvantaged individuals and families. Today, Merrick Community Services (MCS) stands as one of the oldest nonprofit social service agencies in Ramsey County, with a history of being steadfast in assisting individuals and families overcome poverty and become self-sufficient. The core programs of MCS are Employment/Career Services, Family and Community Services, Food Shelves, and Meals on Wheels/Senior Services.

    Company Description

    For over 116 Years, Merrick Community Services (MCS) has succeeded in its mission to improve the lives of residents of the East Side of Saint Paul by empowering individuals, strengthening families, and promoting their independence.\r
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    Merrick Community Services was founded on Saint Paul's East Side in 1908 as the Christ Child Society of Saint Paul, in the tradition of an early 20th Century Settlement House, which provided essential services to new arrivals and immigrants and economically disadvantaged individuals and families. Today, Merrick Community Services (MCS) stands as one of the oldest nonprofit social service agencies in Ramsey County, with a history of being steadfast in assisting individuals and families overcome poverty and become self-sufficient. The core programs of MCS are Employment/Career Services, Family and Community Services, Food Shelves, and Meals on Wheels/Senior Services.


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