Grant Writer
Grant Writer
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USD 62000 - 72000
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Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit faithbased organization dedicated to helping those inneed transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters hunger and nutrition services and many other community support programs. 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 veterans efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes it combines relationshipbuilding volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbors efforts to become selfsufficient and reach their full potential.
**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 grantfunded programming across the organization. Essential functions include 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
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares annual grant applications and grant reports including compiling and analyzing program impact data
Research government programs for new grant opportunities
Directly manages and oversees annual government grants pipeline development and sets funding targets utilizing donor and funder database
Measure and track grant outcomes to quantify the grant success and to inform reporting and grant impact.
Responsibility for $1M in annual grants funding with expectation to lead in building and growing a pipeline for longterm sustainability
Assists with program development and evaluation to maximize funding
Partners with program managers in major donor proposal development and cases for support
Performs all other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position
Salary Range: $62000$72000 annual
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Mainly office environment with some event days
Bending Climbing Stooping Kneeling Reaching Crouching Squatting Lifting 30 to 50 pounds) Balancing Standing Sitting Hand/Foot motions Walking Seeing (Close and distant vision Detect Determine Perceive Identify Recognize Judge Observe Inspect Assess Estimate) Depth Perception Hearing/Listening Speaking/Shouting (Communicate Discern Convey Express Exchange) Use of Hands/Fingers (Grasping Holding Touching) Thinking Calculating Memory/Recall Exposure to Indoor and Outdoor environments
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Fulltime 40 hours/week
LocationThis is an onsite position with the potential for 12 days remote
VOA Colorado Admin
2660 Larimer St.
Denver CO 80205
Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status
Vacation Time
Separate Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Personal Days
Volunteer/Wellness Day
Tuition Assistance
Pension Plan
403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
Health Dental Vision Pet Insurances
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program
Employee Discount Program
LifeLock with Norton
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer
Position Will Remain Open Until Filled
VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE
Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply
Competencies
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate concepts stories and ideas into accurate practical and tactical actions
Demonstrates compassion for helping those that are the most vulnerable in our community. Demonstrates knowledge of or a strong willingness to learn about poverty human service government programs VOA Colorado solutions and services homelessness aging veterans atrisk youth and helping those most vulnerable in our society
Models core culture attributes of VOA Colorado that include AIRS (accountability Integrity Respect and Service). Also models and pursues with vigor VOA Colorados three strategical critical virtues of HHS (Hungry Humble People Smart)
Minimum Qualifications of Position
Bachelors Degree in related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in grant writing and reporting or administration
Demonstrated track record of successful fiveand sixfigure grant proposals
Experience with effective grant seeking tasks funder cultivation and relationship management program development proposal development grant management and reporting and funder stewardship
Own transportation with valid drivers license and statemandated insurance
Preferred Qualifications of Position
Experience and comfort with program evaluation standards and stewardship reports
Previous successful government grant seeking for human services related field
Previous creative or technical writing experience
Knowledge and Skills
Intermediate to advanced understanding of donor management software or CRM systems
Experience in data management software including Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel
Presentation and public speaking skills
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role please contact to begin the Interactive Process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
