Grant Writer Job at JFCS of Southern Arizona in Tucson

Reporting to the president and CEO, the grant writer plays an important role in JFCS achieving its annual funding objectives. Key responsibilities include : planning and executing a comprehensive annual grant funding program; planning, writing, editing, and timely submission of grant proposals and the annual community report; maintenance of grant submission and notification in a database; donor / funder prospecting and relationship management; and actively participating in event and campaign fundraising efforts to meet and exceed annual revenue goals.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

GRANT WRITING / REPORTING

• Compile information, write and edit grant inquiries / proposals / reports consistent with each funders' priorities, preferences, and guidelines.
• Review program, scope of project and budgets with appropriate internal stakeholders (i.e., CEO, Accounting, Clinical Services, Community Services, Marketing & Development, and program staff as appropriate).
• Develop and manage a grants calendar, including all submission and reporting deadlines and restrictions.
• Prepare and present grant reports for Board committee meetings.
• Update Donor Perfect database with all grant / funders information for accurate tracking and acknowledgements. Prepare funder-specific acknowledgement letters.
• Identify new funding sources, which will provide a diverse and sustainable funding base for JFCS.

DEVELOPMENT / OUTREACH

WORK HOURS, SCHEDULE & FLEXIBILITY

This position often works weekdays. There may be evening and weekends that will require your attendance in order to best represent the Agency. Some flexibility in scheduling exists, as long as agency needs are being adequately addressed.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance and pass a background check