Essential Functions:
· Grant Writing and Management: Conduct entire grant writing, submission, and reporting processes
· Research and identify new foundation prospects
· In consultation with Director of Development, determine the most productive grants with the greatest ROI
· Create a flow chart of grant-related activities and deadlines
· Generate revenues that meet annual budget requirements for client programs and services through a timely submission of well-researched, well-written, and well-documented grant proposals
· Work with the CEO, Director of Development, Finance Officer,VP of Programs and Services, and Program Managers to prepare and generate grant
proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations
· Work with Data & Evaluations Coordinator and VP of Programsand Services to establish grant reporting guidelines/procedures
· Maintain and implement funding calendar activities, including cultivation and stewardship activities
· Maintain grant files of all current grants/funding amounts/reporting requirements
· Participate in grant implementation meetings after grants are awarded
· Complete interim and final grant reports summarizing relevant program data
· Act as a liaison with program managers and staff to ensure grant proposals align with program goals
· Identify funding opportunities to match new programs and client priorities
· Engage with program officers at funding organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals
· Serve as a liaison to all funding agencies/organizations
· Participate in ongoing professional development
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Accountabilities
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills: ability to be clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive
· Highly organized: abilityto meet deadlines and work with tight time constraints
· Flexibility and abilityto accept feedbackand adapt to changing circumstances
· Excellent database management and computer skills,including Network for Good, Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, e.g.
· Participation as an MRC team player by attending staff meetings and other organizational events and willingness to share knowledge and skills with others
· A professional, positive, and polite attitudeand relationship with other MRC employees, volunteers, clients, and customers
· Understandingand agreement to follow all policies, procedures & protocols of Mountain Resource Center
Credentials, Experience, and Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree
· 3-5 years of experience in grant writing,and grant reviewing for a non- profit
· Experience with writinggrants for a variety of audiences including foundations, federal, state, and local funding sources required
· Proof and maintenance of proper legalauthorization to work in the United States