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Position Summary: We are seeking a Grant professional who is confident, self-assured, and proud of their individuality to manage all phases of public and private sector grant development and reporting for federal, state and local organizations.Working with an existing four-person grant team and reporting to the Senior Grant Writer, this position will work closely with executive management, leadership and partner organizations to craft high impact proposals for funding to support FSRI’s 30+ programs which span our Health, Healing, Hope and Home pillars, as well as our affiliates. This will also include working with elected officials, federal and state agencies and others on letters of support, letters of interest/inquiry, responses to requests for contract bids, related funder reporting, etc.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

Grant & Donation Research

• Researches and identifies diverse federal, state, local government as well as private foundation funding, and summarizes findings for the Director and Executive Management.
• Researches, coordinates, authors, and follows up on requests for donations (e.g., technology equipment, holiday gifts, etc).

Grant Development

• Analyzes funder guidance and ensures all funding applications, letters of interest/inquiry, bid responses, and reports are submitted by required deadlines.
• Develops high impact proposals, well aligned with funder format, content requirements and agency standards.
• Ensures the highest standards of grammar, accuracy, and punctuation in all writing assignments.
• Submits proposals, bids, and reports via electronic grant application platforms, as necessary.
• Maintains electronic grant, contract, and report files as per FSRI policy.

Budget Development and Tracking

• Coordinates with FSRI’s Finance team and/or program teams to develop budgets in accordance with funder requirements and closely aligned to the program application.
• Review expenditure of awarded funds and develop required program reporting.

FSRI Program Coordination

• Proactively communicates with internal stakeholders about grant/contract deliverables.
• Coordinates closely with FSRI’s Quality Management Team to develop logic models and SMART goals for proposal development.

Funder Coordination

• Coordinates with FSRI program teams and develops funder reports, as assigned.
• Coordinates with Advancement colleagues and program teams to plan funder site visits.
• Coordinates with FSRI’s Communications & Marketing team to publicize successful grant efforts.

Other

• Adheres to agency grant approval processes and quality management standards.
• Conducts other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Stellar writing skills and a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, human services preferred, and/or related experience.
• A minimum of 2-3 years grant writing experience preferred.
• Experience with the development of federal and State of RI proposals preferred, including uploading application materials through their systems.
• Ability to work occasional (not regular) nights and weekends preferred.
• Strong project and time management skills preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite necessary.

Don’t meet every single requirement?  Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity! 

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.
Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
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Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. 

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.