Director of Grants

Oasis Center

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Job Summary

Level: Director

Job Title: Director of Grants

Program Area: Development

FSLA Status: Exempt

Job Objective: To assist agency leadership in developing a broad base of support (federal, state, foundation, and philanthropic) for the services provided by Oasis Center. 

Job Responsibilities

Grants Management:
Essential Functions:

• Responsible for meeting budgeted goals for grant income.
• Coordinate the writing and timely submission of new proposals and follow-up reports as required by funders.
• Research and identify funders to support program/agency initiatives. Maintains a comprehensive grant writing schedule.
• Research current trends and data that support youth, family, and community needs.
• Solicit information from Senior Management about potential program-specific funding streams as well as specific program funding needs.
• Develop recommendations for proposals based on research and review with the Executive Leadership team.
• Research new grant opportunities.
• Coordinate with appropriate program leadership to assist in proposal submissions (i.e. statistical information, best practices, trends in the field, etc.)
• Assure grants are submitted with all requested attachments and following the funding guidelines.
• Draft reports, letters, or other documents as requested by the Senior Director of Development
• Maintain master files on grants.
• Provide oversight for the grant reporting process to ensure contracted deliverables are met and properly reported to funders in a timely manner.
• Develop relationships with foundations and funders in conjunction with the CEO, Senior Director of Development, and other members of the Executive and Leadership teams.

Administration and Supervision:
Essential Functions:

• Align projects with the Senior Director of Development.
• Discuss program requirements and sources of funds available with administrative and program personnel prior to grant submissions and subsequent to grant awards.
• Participate in program evaluation projects as needed.
• Outline how funds are to be used and explain the procedures necessary to obtain funding.
• Collaborate with the Finance Controller to ensure that all agency, funder, and legal fiduciary requirements are observed.
• Ensure that grant and other contract-based funding adhere to ethical fundraising guidelines.
• Attend agency leadership and staff meetings as assigned.
• Work closely with the Senior Director of Development to develop fundraising goals and monitor progress.

Qualifications

Minimal Requirements / Performance Standards:

• Three years experience in grant writing.
• Proven track record in development and procurement of non-profit funding, including government funding (local, state, federal).
• Ability to apply skills of organizational management and strategic planning.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize office equipment and computer software.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse staff and community volunteers.
• Take off 5 years of relevant experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.
• Oasis Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is operated in accordance with a policy that does not permit discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Educational Requirements: BA degree
Supervisor: Senior Director of Development

Additional Information

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How to Apply

Oasis Center – Director of Grants (paylocity.com) 

Details

• Date Posted: August 9, 2024
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Accounting / Financial Management
• Service Area: Children / Youth
• Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000