Newberg Area Habitat For Humanity is hiring: Grant Writer in Miami

Overview

The Grant Writer is a part-time position for Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity (NAHFH), and is responsible for leading the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies to support existing and planned program activities. This person will work with and report to the Executive Director. Hours are variable, as needed, and up to 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• 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 NAHFH programs.
• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the performance of program activities that are funded by federal, state, and private funding agencies.
• Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundation, and private funding prospects to match NAHFH priorities.
• Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documents in response to solicitations consistent with all policies and procedures of NAHFH, and with the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies.
• Generates revenues for NAHFH programs through timely submission of well-researched, well-written, and well-documented grant proposals.
• Serves as a liaison to all applicable funding agencies and organizations.
• Works with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write, and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers, and grant proposals.
• Coordinates and follows up on the progress of submitted proposals.
• Coordinates with the main NAHFH office 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 periodically with Executive Director, staff, and/or volunteers to discuss current and new funding needs; become cognizant of regulations and other matters of compliance with all grants; become familiar with and adhere to policies and procedures of NAHFH regarding grant management.
• Inform staff and answer questions regarding allowability of proposed expenditures related to all specific grants; inform Executive Director 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 staff and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience with grant writing, preferably with a non-profit focus.
• Experience which should demonstrate a proven track record of securing new funding opportunities, comprehensive knowledge of research, and the ability to distinguish and identify opportunities for NAHFH programs.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills.
• Be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes.
• Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office 365 Word, Excel, Outlook; Adobe Acrobat PDF editing/creation) and database management skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy.

Education

Bachelors degree preferred. Experience with grant writing shall be considered in place of a degree.

Work Environment and Conditions

• Work is performed indoors and at a desk, remotely or in the main office.
• Some tasks involve working with staff and volunteers, while most tasks are performed independently and in a remote setting.
• Long periods of sitting at a computer performing applicable tasks.

Job and Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other

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