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Position Title:Grant Writer

Programs:Administration

Reports To:Director of Development & Community Relations

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 (DOE)

Job Summary: The Grant Writer works in close collaboration with the Director of Development & Community Relations to identify and apply for state, federal and private grants to further the mission of the organization. This position focuses on grant writing and supporting agency fundraising and development. Works with the Director to cultivate funder/donor relationships and develop diverse funding sources to sustain new and existing programs.

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1. Grant Development, Writing, and Management

a. Work with the Director of Development & Community Relations and Program Directors to establish priority areas for grant-seeking to meet agency needs and expand programs.

b. Research potential sources of grant funding from foundations and government sources.

c. Write and edit federal and state grants and contracts and ensure timely submittal; in conjunction with Directors, ensure compliance with all requirements once awarded.

d. Research, write, and submit letters of intent and grant proposals to private foundations.

e. Maintain agency monthly and annual schedules for grant applications, reports, and renewals.

f. Work with agency data management staff for compiling client data needed for reporting; assist Program Directors/staff as needed with drafting/editing narratives for grant reports.

2. Fundraising and Development

a.Support the execution of the agency development strategy.

b.Cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors, foundations, government agencies, municipalities, and corporations.

c.Participate in and support the agency fundraising and marketing plans and support the development and implementation of publicity, special events, annual fund, and capital campaigns.

d.Cross-train on all development functions provided by small admin and development team to increase efficiency and maintain services during absences/vacancies and fundraising/grant deadline seasons.

3. Community Relations and Administrative Management

a.Participates in community and statewide networking groups as assigned.

b.Interact with staff, youth/clients, donors, volunteers, and the public in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner; model respect and encourage culture of philanthropy c.Maintain strict confidentiality of client, agency, and donor information

d.Participate in administrative, management, and/or Board committee meetings as assigned e.Any other duties assigned by the Director of Development & Community Relations

Specifications and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus at least two (2) years of relevant experience in grant writing required or equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience in writing, research, fundraising or nonprofit development. Previous experience with nonprofit grant writing. Experience writing proposals in response to state and federal RFPs and institutional donors. Experience working in deadline-driven environments. Able to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationship with New Beginnings’ program teams, finance and other administrative departments to prepare proposals. Experience writing for homeless youth, health services, education or social service agency preferred. Ability to maintain focus on multiple projects and appropriately prioritize to meet deliverables. Requires above average competency with Microsoft Office 365 including Work, Excel, Teams and Outlook.

Excellent writing and editing skills required. Ability to communicate clearly and engage/influence others via grant proposals, phone, email, and in person. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Able to work independently and as a team. Excellent Windows-based computer, word processing, formatting/layout, PDF, and web research skills required.

Able to communicate and write skillfully in English, and compose original content and correspondence with excellent readability. Able to self teach/self-direct. Flexibility and ability to multi-task desired. Well-developed critical thinking, problem-solving, literacy, and writing skills at an advanced degree level.

Ability to climb stairs and sit/work at a computer/video monitor for up to 8 hours per day.

Office environment with some travel to various community settings; some evening and weekend hours required for events and meeting grant deadlines.

Employer paid Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability and ME Paid Family Medical Leave

Retirement Account with Matching Contribution after one year of service

Generous Paid Time Off