Resource Developer

Overview

Step into a rewarding Resource Developer / Grant Writer role where your expertise will help grow not only an organization, but an entire community. Earn up to $75,000 annually and enjoy an exceptional benefits package valued at over $30,000. Join a mission-driven organization with a rich, diverse history and a steadfast commitment to serving people and strengthening the community.

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is seeking a Resource Developer / Grant Writer to join their community in Dowagiac, MI

If you have at least 3 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or resource development along with a bachelor's degree , you owe it to yourself to check out this opportunity!

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals and other funding mechanisms to maximize external revenues for the Band.
• Collaborate with the Directors and other staff, responsible for the development of all phases of the proposal process including program design, goals and objectives, outcomes and evaluation, budget and budget justification, project narrative, timelines and work plans, partnerships, memoranda of agreement and letters of support, charts and graphs, and all other related documents.
• Conduct research on potential funding sources; network with external agencies regarding potential funding sources.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of issues and trends affecting Native American Tribes.
• Determine feasibility of the development of programs to supplement annual budget allocations.
• Discuss program requirements and sources of funds with department Supervisors, program Directors, and the Government Manager.
• Confer with program Directors to develop goals and objectives, outline how funds are to be used, and to explain procedures necessary to obtain funding.
• Write grant applications according to required format and submit applications to funding agency or foundation.
• Coordinate project activities; prepare correspondence and presentation materials.
• Meet with representatives of funding sources and others, as needed, to learn of funding opportunities and determine requirements for securing the funding.
• Meet with department Directors regularly to discuss goals and funding opportunities and attend department events to gain a better understanding of department activities.
• Prepare Request for Proposals for bid and / or solicitations.
• Track proposal deadlines and coordinate their timely execution.
• Travel locally and out of the area, as required, for job related training; attend all internal and external meetings and functions, as required.
• Track in-progress, pending, submitted and awarded proposals, and submit status reports, as requested.
• Provide evaluation of grant projects to measure outcomes and impact.

Benefits and Work Arrangement

About the Organization

Service encompasses all aspects of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indian's governmental operations. Every employee shares the responsibility to provide exemplary service, dignity, and respect to all Tribal Citizens, the Tribal Council, staff members and community members. To this end, all employees have an obligation to identify and report any service problems, issues, or concerns and through designated channels, initiate, recommend, and actively participate in solutions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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