Grant Writer - Contract

POSITION TITLE:  Grant Writer - Contract
 
REPORTS TO:         Executive Director
 
SUMMARY: 
The Grant Writer will identify, define and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies.
 
Primary responsibilities include preparation of proposals and grant applications, and performance of responsible professional and administrative work in researching, identifying, developing and responding to public and private grant opportunities in areas that support United Way of Etowah County programs and its mission.
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Grant Writer:
 

• Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundation and private funding prospects to match United Way of Etowah County priorities;
• Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations consistent with all policies and procedures of UWOEC, and the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies;
• Generates revenues for GC programs through timely submission of well-researched, well written and well-documented grant proposals;
• Maintains primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants;
• Coordinates and follows-up on the progress of submitted proposals;
• Coordinates with the Finance Manager to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals;
• Develops and maintains a master file on pending grants and contracts;
• Remains up-to-date on current issues relative to grant proposals;
• Meets regularly with faculty/staff to discuss current and new funding needs;
• Inform supervisor on the progress of all grants and issues that may arise with each grant;
• Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees;

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Successful experience in grant writing (3-5 years preferred);
• Previous grant budget development and management;
• A proven record of securing major grants with certifiable references;
• Knowledge of grant application process, scoring criteria and funding cycles;
• Previous federal grant application, submission, approval and management.

 
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS
 

• Maintain confidentiality of within the UWOEC office
• Works as a team member with staff and volunteers.
• Complies fully with United Way of Etowah County’s Code of Ethics

 
OTHER:
 
Valid Driver’s license, reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance commensurate with state law.
 
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of personnel so classified.