Grant Writer - REACHUP

Looking for a career with an incredibly tight-knit organization that's also dedicated to helping their community? Then you've come to the right place! This is your chance to be part of an organization that's entire mission is improving the lives of others!

For your contribution, you will enjoy competitive (with other Public Health organizations) pay, nine paid holidays, generous PTO (4 weeks your first year), medical insurance with a generous employer contribution towards the premium, employer paid life/AD&D ($50k), employer paid short- and long-term disability, optional HSA, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and a 401(k) plan with employer contribution.

Job Summary: This hybrid position requires in-person workdays at the REACHUP office and the opportunity to work remotely. The Grant Writer must collaborate with the REACHUP Executive Leadership Team to evaluate grant and corporate strategic funding opportunities, prepare written proposals, and reports, and maintain appropriate record-keeping. The individual will also be responsible for developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with funders, community leaders, and REACHUP leadership and staff.

The Grant Writer will capitalize on the longstanding history of success and services REACHUP, Inc. provides to ensure the organization's continued growth. The individual will support the Executive Leadership Team through the development and implementation of strategies for the solicitation of gifts from foundations and corporations to support REACHUP's goals and priorities. The Grant Writer will maintain an active listing of current and potential foundation and corporate donors, engaging them through face-to-face, phone, mail, electronic, and social media, to name a few. This position reports to the Advancement Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Advancement Director to develop measurable goals and objectives for the comprehensive REACHUP, Inc. Development Plan.
• Working alongside the Advancement Director, engage the REACHUP Executive Leadership Team to plan for an innovative foundation and corporate relations program to build strong relationships with appropriate and prospective donors.
• Maintain a thorough research program to determine the giving patterns of local, regional, and national foundations and corporations.
• Develop an active list of contacts to foster relationships with external sources to procure gifts and grants.
• Establish an annual Development Plan to support the organization's strategic goals.
• Schedule visits with funders as appropriate to cultivate and steward foundation and corporate relationships.
• Develop complex, high-quality documents such as solicitation proposals, grant applications, reports, and communication materials.
• Maintain an active Road Map that accurately reflects the status of grants and corporate giving programs.
• Consistently maintain up-to-date, accurate records of grants, proposals, and contacts in the system provided by REACHUP, Inc.
• Coordinate the proposal process, including scheduling and facilitating meetings, drafting preliminary inquiries, developing timetables, reviewing proposals, and ensuring interdepartmental coordination.
• Prepare proposals and related materials to potential funders in coordination with the Advancement Director.
• Maintain a central file of proposals, technical and financial records and reports, and a clearinghouse for proposals and application forms.
• Prepare regular communications to familiarize the Advancement Director and REACHUP leadership with the trends and interests of foundations and corporations.
• Stay abreast of federal and state legislation that could directly or indirectly impact proposal preparation.
• Assist in developing the annual Development Plan based on the organization's projected budget.
• Manage donor stewardship through the development, maintenance and growth of meaningful relationships with current and prospective donors.
• Assist in preparing proposals and other projects for non-foundation or corporation projects as requested.
• Professionally represents REACHUP, Inc. in business and community meetings and events.
• Demonstrate experience developing and delivering presentations as needed.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• A demonstrated history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results.
• Proven success in establishing relationships with individuals and corporate entities.
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources and the ability to locate potentially viable funding opportunities.
• Extremely organized, meticulous with details, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources independently.
• Ability to assess and interpret prospective and current donors' needs and wishes and translate them into effective action plans.
• Must be able to collaborate with all levels of staff to identify and match the needs of the various departments with REACHUP.
• Requires the ability to analyze situations and implement appropriate actions and responses in a timely manner.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills to develop professional reports and correspondence.
• Ability to clearly articulate the mission of REACHUP, Inc.
• Demonstrated success in planning, organizing, prioritizing, and reviewing work to meet required deadlines.
• Gather data, analyze information, and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles strategies, processes, and available resources.
• Strong ability to take initiative and follow through with minimal supervision.
• Requires exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to contribute to and maintain a cohesive team environment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Must be able to learn and utilize fundraising software platforms.
• Requires the ability to be sensitive to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Additional hours may be required to attend meetings, fundraising, and programmatic events, including weekends.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three years of related experience in a similar position are preferred; or any combination of training, education, and experience which would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

The conditions 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 the essential functions.

• Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature
• Light lifting/moving up to 10 lbs.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Close/distance/peripheral and depth perception