Overview
Cherishing Our Children Since 1977
Helping children and families help themselves to live a better life and build a stronger community.
The Center for Family and Child Enrichment (CFCE) is dedicated to help children and their families by providing the right services and solutions based on individual needs. CFCE is constantly evolving to better support our community.
Why join CFCE
- Making an invaluable impact in your community
- Growth and professional development opportunities available
- Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- We are a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Position
The Grants Writer is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals / reports that support agency goals and meet foundation funding guidelines and criteria. This person will serve as the primary grant writer, assist in managing funder relationships, engage in compliance reporting, and support special project initiatives. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, project management skills, with an emphasis on clear writing and outcome measurement.
Responsibilities
Leading grant proposal development and submission—preparing and organizing materials for proposals, and submitting and monitoring grant applications—including :Drafting proposals / LOIs, grant application narratives, and budgets and collaborating to finalize with development, program and finance staff; and the CEOSubmitting grant applicationsWith the CEO and the Community Engagement and Impact manager, meet with funders to explore funding opportunities and fulfill site visit requirementsMaintain master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondenceMaintain library of grant support documentsIn collaboration with the Community Engagement and Impact Manager and Contracts Manager execute thank you letters and facilitate grant contracts / agreementsEnsuring acknowledgment of funders / investors via website, e-newsletter, and social mediaWorking with Quality Improvement Director and Financial Team to maintain grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets includingMonitor and maintain funder reporting schedules and requirementsAssist Community Engagement and Impact Team with drafting compelling progress reports and targeted program updates (e.g. blog posts, press releases, FB and twitter posts) to funders that fully capture programmatic successAssemble all necessary supporting materials and documents including budget reports, outcome measurements, success stories, etc.; submit reports to fundersMaintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholdersMinimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, creative writing or a related area (master’s degree preferred)A minimum of five years’ experience in grant writingExcellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising processAbility to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organizationStrong research skills and knowledge of information sourcesMultitasking, organizational and time management skillsAbility to handle confidential matters with utmost integrityWorking knowledge of computersNote : This is a contractor position.CFCE is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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