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Grants Writer

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County - Fitchburg, WI

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Job Details

Full-time $20 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Google Suite
Writing skills
Microsoft Office
3 years
Driver's License
Project management
Presentation skills
Bachelor's degree
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Grant writing
Time management

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY & OVERALL OBJECTIVES

The Grant Writer is responsible for supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County's (BGCDC) grant revenue goals, working under the direction of the Director of Grants and Compliance. The candidate will conduct thorough research to find grant opportunities, write persuasive grant proposals to secure annual and multiyear funding and collaborate with department heads to understand their financial and programming needs to ensure that we have sufficient resources to meet our annual objectives. The ideal candidate should possess excellent organizational and writing skills, be knowledgeable in project management principles, and have proven experience as a Grant Writer or in a similar role. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, the chosen candidate will help enhance our team's effectiveness and drive BGCDC's mission and vision forward. The Grant Writer should also be flexible and adaptable, taking on additional responsibilities to support the organization's goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Sourcing and Writing: 70%

Research and identify new government, corporate, foundation, and private funding prospects to achieve BGCDC organizational grant revenue goals.
Lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies.
Generate high-quality proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documents in response to requests for proposals consistent with all policies and procedures of BGCDC and the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies.
Collaborate with appropriate staff to research, develop, write, and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers, and grant proposals.

Administrative: 20%

Maintain grant calendar throughout the fiscal year.
Maintain current records in the customer relationship management database and in alignment with organizational record-keeping expectations, including grant tracking and reporting.
Maintain responsibility for tracking grant awards, notifications, reporting, deadlines and required submissions and proactively notifying stakeholders of timelines.
Meet regularly with department leaders to discuss current and new funding needs under the direction of the Compliance Director.
Coordinate and follow up on the progress of submitted proposals.

Donor Relations: 5%

Assist in the facilitation of funder cultivation and stewardship activities, fostering meaningful relationships with supporters as assigned by the Compliance Director.
Contact potential funders through cold calls.
Prepare funder acknowledgments and appreciation as required or assigned.
Collaborate with the Compliance Director to engage current & potential funders via newsletters, promote on-site tours, invite to key Boys & Girls Clubs events, and encourage volunteering

Communication and Marketing: 5%

Collaborate with the Marketing Team to acknowledge funders as required in grant acceptance contracts under the direction of the Compliance Director.

Additional Responsibilities:

Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting teamwork and professional development.
Must be able to travel throughout Dane County. A valid WI driver’s license and insurance are required if using a personal vehicle.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide support achieving approximately $4M grant revenue to support BGCDC's mission, vision, and programs. Responsible for fiscal stewardship of grant funds.

RELATIONSHIPS
Internal and external relationships are essential to the role.

Internal: As an integral part of our team, you will maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (both professional and volunteer), as well as your supervisor. This continuous communication ensures the seamless exchange of information, facilitates discussions on pertinent issues, clarifies guidelines and instructions, provides instruction and guidance, and offers counseling when necessary.

External: Externally, you will maintain contact as needed with various vendors, community groups, and other stakeholders to foster collaborative relationships and assist in resolving any issues that arise. Engaging with these external partners creates a supportive network for the organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The objective and measurable knowledge, skills, and abilities an employee must possess to perform this job successfully.

Communication Skills: Informing, Listening, Presenting, Writing

Personal Initiative Skills: Contributing to a Positive Work Environment, Organizational Awareness, Personal Development, Proactivity, Professional Development, Striving For Excellence

Planning Skills: Action Planning and Organizing, Business Planning, Monitoring, Project Management, Recruitment, Strategic Planning, Time Management

Decision-Making Skills: Analyzing, Fact Finding, Innovating, Judgment, Problem Solving, Systemic Thinking 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with a minimum of two years in fund development, preferably in a non-profit environment.
Minimum of three years of grant writing experience.
Track record of receiving grants from funders of $5,000 - $100,000 and multi-year gifts.
Strong understanding of educational and youth development issues.
Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Able to monitor and meet income goals.
Excellent knowledge of office management software (Google Suite, MS Office Suite).

REQUIRED HOURS
Typical working hours, including required holidays and travel.

This position is classified as non-exempt and full-time regular, requiring availability during operational hours (typically 9 am-5:00 pm) to fulfill the essential duties of the role, which will include working on holidays, weekends, and evenings as necessary to support events. The position requires travel to off-site Clubs, meetings, and events.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Notable conditions or physical exertion are considered essential duties.

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals. The ability to clearly and concisely exchange/receive ideas, facts, and technical information with others. Physical abilities required include bending at the waist and reaching above the shoulder to maintain files, speaking and hearing to exchange information, and dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. The employee must be able to sit for extended periods. The employee will have extended periods of standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, jumping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.

DISCLAIMER

This position description is an overview of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the role identified above. It is not intended to cover every work assignment the position may have but rather to cover those work assignments that are predominant, permanent, and recurring. Duties and responsibilities may change, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned without notice.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County is committed to employment equity. All responses will be handled with strict confidence. Interested individuals can submit their resume, cover letter, and three personal references via Indeed. You can learn more about BGCDC by visiting our website: www.bgcdc.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Experience level:

3 years

Schedule:

Evenings as needed
Monday to Friday

Work setting:

In-person
Office

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Grant writing: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Fitchburg, WI 53711 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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