Grant Writer, Bill Wilson Center ( South Bay)

Association of Fundraising Professionals, Golden Gate Chapter (AFP Golden Gate); South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bill Wilson Center is seeking a Grant Writer to support revenue generation by composing, compiling and submitting grant proposals to corporate, foundation and government funders.

The role requires strong communication, research, donor relationship management, and meticulous funder reporting, with collaboration across program teams to align outcomes with funder interests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; and a minimum four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to manage multiple timelines and deadlines and work independently.
• Knowledge of California foundations and corporate community, especially those who invest in youth programs, is desirable.
• Knowledge of mental health and social services trends and best practices a plus.

Responsibilities

• Compose, compile and edit grant applications that are compelling, persuasive and well developed.
• Research and analyze funders making connections between their interests and BWC program outcomes.
• Research and be knowledgeable of community needs and issues.
• Meet with Program Managers, Directors, Division Directors and Chief Executive Officer as needed to remain informed of agency and program needs.
• Assist with maintaining current funding and generating increased funding from grantors.
• Manage systems (electronic and paper) for tracking completed grant contracts.
• Oversee electronic filing system of MOUs and operational agreements.
• Manage relationships with funders, with specific emphasis on corporate, foundation, and government entities.
• Maintain database of information about funders, including deadlines, areas of interest, request for funding, funding, contact people and any contact made with funder.
• Assist with maintenance of grant files – funded and not funded.
• Ensure that funder’s reporting requirements are met through communication with Bill Wilson Center accounting department, database manager, director of agency program quality improvement and program staff.
• Participate in agency Program Quality Improvement activities and initiatives.
• Participate in agency Safety initiatives and proactively report safety issues to Facility Manager.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Multitasking/time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4+ years related experience

Tools

Internet software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Google Suite

Databases

Job description

Job Title

Grant Writer

Job Type

Full Time

Organization

Bill Wilson Center

Location

South Bay

Salary

$80,000 – $110,000

Job Summary

The Grant Writer supports the revenue generating efforts of Bill Wilson Center by effectively composing, compiling and submitting corporate, foundation and government grant proposals.

Full Job Description

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Compose, compile and edit grant applications that are compelling, persuasive and well developed.
• Research and analyze funders making connections between their interests and BWC program outcomes.
• Research and be knowledgeable of community needs and issues.
• Meet with Program Managers, Directors, Division Directors and Chief Executive Officer as needed to remain informed of agency and program needs.
• Assist with maintaining current funding and generating increased funding from grantors.
• Manage systems (electronic and paper) for tracking completed grant contracts.
• Oversee electronic filing system of MOUs and operational agreements.
• Manage relationships with funders, with specific emphasis on corporate, foundation, and government entities.
• Maintain database of information about funders, including deadlines, areas of interest, request for funding, funding, contact people and any contact made with funder.
• Assist with maintenance of grant files – funded and not funded.
• Ensure that funder’s reporting requirements are met through communication with Bill Wilson Center accounting department, database manager, director of agency program quality improvement and program staff.
• Participate in agency Program Quality Improvement activities and initiatives.
• Participate in agency Safety initiatives and proactively report safety issues to Facility Manager.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; and a minimum four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Excellent Communication Skills Required

Must be able to manage multiple timelines and deadlines and work independently.

Knowledge of California foundations and corporate community, especially those who invest in youth programs, is desirable.

Knowledge of mental health and social services trends and best practices a plus.

Required Skills/Abilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to produce reports and correspondence. Good communication skills required. Ability to communicate effectively before groups of clients or employees of organization.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Internet research skills required. Knowledge of and comfort with databases and Google suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with a wide range of work styles, while at the same time working independently while maintaining open and transparent communications about workload and special projects.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others.
• The employee is required to be mobile.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.