ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Identify funding sources whose priorities align with the various programs, projects, and capital needs of Keystone. 

2. Write, edit, format, and successfully submit grant proposals (corporate, foundation, and government). 

3. Monitor grant status. Work directly with Executive Director and Development Coordinator to ensure compliance with guidelines and standards. 

4. Work with Data Manager to oversee completion of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual programmatic reports to satisfy grant funder requirements. 

5. Alongside Development Coordinator, cultivate relationships with grant funders to build ongoing support of and investment in Keystone. 

6. Create and maintain a comprehensive grant activity calendar to outline submission and reporting deadlines (corporate, foundation and government) including internal deadlines for staff contribution to reporting and application process. 

7. Maintain a repository of grant related narratives that can be edited to fulfill grant requests. 

8. Collaborate with the Executive Management Team, Development Coordinator, and Program Coordinators to assess agency funding needs and priorities. 

9. Maintain confidentiality with financial data and information. 

10. Attend development events to engage with grant funders. Occasional evening and weekend events. 

11. Attend all mandatory training/licensure and receive an annual TB screening. 

12. Requires regular and reliable attendance. Proficiency with MS office computer software applications. 

13. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain seated for extended periods of time, to use hands/fingers to use various writing or computer systems, to answer telephones periodically, to file documents and forms. The normal course of business may include dealing with volatile consumers and/or stakeholders. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

· Bachelor’s degree in business, grants or public administration, English, or Mass Communication. Master’s degree preferred 

· Understanding of human services nonprofit sector preferred 

· 2 or more years of experience in grants management 

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, oral) 

· Knowledge of local, state and regional funding sources 

· Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel 

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 

· Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities 

· Ability to relate to individuals involved in the grant making process in a professional manner. 

· Experience in developing or working with statistical databases. Bloomerang preferred. 

· Ability to manage confidential materials in an appropriate manner.