Colorado Nonprofit Association

Grant Writer

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