Title:
Grant Writer & Resource Development Assistant
Supervisor:
Director of Resource Development
Origination Date:
January 2012
FLSA: Exempt
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Job Summary:
Primary responsibilities include preparation of proposals and grant applications, and
performance of responsible professional and administrative work in researching,
identifying, developing and responding to public and private grant opportunities in the
areas of Education, Youth Development, Health, Technology, and other related areas.
Qualified candidates should possess excellent writing and computer skills (Microsoft
Office Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel), and database management skills. The
candidate must be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up
processes, able to effectively work under pressure, use independent judgment and
produce a quality work product within tight time constraints. Previous experience will
demonstrate a proven track record in securing new funding opportunities;
comprehensive knowledge of research, and the ability to distinguish and identify
funding opportunities for special programs.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a related field and a proven track
record in grant writing and program development.
Minimum of two (2) years’ preparing grant and business applications.
Preferred experience with capital campaign proposals.
Skills:
Prefer the candidate to have experience in a youth development organization,
computer literacy using word processing, databases (Raiser’s Edge strongly
preferred), spreadsheets and presentation software; competence in time
management and prioritization, handling of multiple tasks; strong interpersonal
skills; contract accountability skills; excellent written and verbal communication
skills; detail and task oriented; proficient in research, interpreting, and analyzing
diverse data and possess the ability to work collaboratively and independently to
achieve state goals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Researches and identifies new government and private funding prospects.
Generates proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations.
Generates revenues for agency programs and services through timely
submission of well-researched, well-written and well-documented fund
raising proposals.
Secures program funding of at least $1,000,000 per calendar year.
Maintains and implements funding calendar activities, including cultivation
activities.
Writes reports to government, foundations and other funders.
Acts as liaison with program staff.
Collaborate with Controller and program staff to prepare program budget
information.
Identifies funding opportunities and new program areas to match institutional
priorities, using research tools.
Serves as a liaison to all funding agencies or organizations, including the Austin
community.
Engages with program officers at organizations to solicit invitations to submit
proposals.
Support BGCAA Board/Committees, as assigned, and appropriate.
Participate in activities to maintain good public relations for Club programs,
services and activities.
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in the Boys &
Girls Clubs of the Austin Area’s Employee Handbook, BGCA's Ethics Policy and
elsewhere.
Assist Resource Development department with special event preparation and
carry-out.
Special projects as needed.
I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO CARRY OUT THE ABOVE-STATED DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES.
Employee Signature
Date
The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of duties and
responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of
the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to
describe the general nature of the job.