Grant Writer - Denver - Volunteers of America

Description

Job Description

Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year.

Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

What Makes VOA Special?

VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veteran's efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence.

Wherever VOAC goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbor's efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential.

Grants Writer Role

Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement, the Grants Writer is primarily responsible for developing and implementing grant seeking strategies that increase government grants revenue and ensure efficient and effective grant-funded programming across the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Proactively coordinating grants opportunities with program leaders by researching funding opportunities, writing proposals, managing a portfolio of grant funders, ensuring compliance with grant agreements and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares annual grant applications and grant reports including compiling and analyzing program impact data.
• Researches government programs for new grant opportunities.
• Directly manages and oversees annual government grants pipeline development and sets funding targets, utilizing donor and funder database.
• Measures and tracks grant outcomes to quantify the grant success and to inform reporting and grant impact.

Salary Range:

$62,000-$72,000 annual

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in grant writing and reporting or administration.
• Demonstrated track record of successful five-and six-figure grant proposals.