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Employment Opportunities:
Grant Writer
Job Description:
The Grant Writer is responsible for managing the entire grant application and reporting system for the organization. The position will develop and write letters of inquiry, concept papers, and proposals in support of Child Abuse Prevention Center efforts to secure support for general operations and designated programs. S/he will conduct research on foundation and corporate giving, interests and history to identify new funding opportunities to pursue. S/he will coordinate Child Abuse Prevention Center internal processes of recording keeping and report progress to donors. The successful candidate will possess the ability to research and analyze data in conjunction with seeking out new funding opportunities.
Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Annual Fund Development
- Develop an annual calendar of foundation submission dates and make timely submissions for general operational dollars and restricted funds for programs, capital, and endowment.
- Maintain reporting calendars for current and new foundation and corporate grants and submit quality reports.
- Review annual reports from donors as well as new application guidelines and use the information to make appropriate applications.
- Participate in training sessions, seminars, and/or events provided by donors.
- Facilitate program requests for support through oversight of the prospect and donor database.
- Ability to research, analyze and report statistical data in collaboration with the programs the Prevention Center supports.
- Ability to perform statistical analysis to be able to report back to funders.
New Fund Development
- Research new funding opportunities for general operational budgets, designated programs, and restricted opportunities and make appropriate applications.
- Establish and maintain working relationship with directors and staff in an effort to recognize and seek out targeted funding opportunities.
Donor Relations
- Respond to inquires from donors regarding applications, reports, etc. both through providing information by telephone and by mailing specified information.
- Participate as needed in functions involving donors.
- Provide prompt, responsive service to donor/prospect inquires.
Skills / Knowledge Required:
- Proficiency in: Word, Excel, Outlook, and desktop publishing software programs, internet research
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as in self-directed situations
- Maintain positive personal relationships with a wide variety of individuals in a range of demanding situations with a high level of diplomacy at all times
- A professional-level understanding of support group and special event management as related to non-profit organizations.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Significant experience working with teams
- BA degree
- Three years plus in non-profit event management
Fax Cover Letter and Resume to:
Human Resources
(714) 543-4398
Email us at:
jobs@brightfutures4kids.org
Mail to:
Attn: Erin Fleming
Child Abuse Prevention Center
500 S. Main St., Suite 1100
Orange, CA 92868
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