Job Title: Director of Grants and Research

Location: SAMMinistries Administrative Office

Reports To: Chief Development Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared By: Chief Development Officer

Approved By: President and CEO

Approved Date:

SUMMARY: The Director of Grants works with the Chief Development Officer (CDO), Development Director, and Director of Stewardship to identify and secure new private/family foundation support, government grants, as well as maintain existing corporate and foundation support for our programs. The Director of Grants researches, cultivates, solicits and stewarding prospects/donors, representing SAMMinistries in a variety of settings both independently and with other staff.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, plus 3 years of grant writing experience preferred’ advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills; non-profit data management experience a plus; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented; proven ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: It is imperative that the person in this position possess a high level of energy, ambition and orientation toward writing, researching grant potential; interest and ability to speak with a variety of congregations with ability to seek and secure gifts for SAMMinistries; strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and computer literacy skills; strong attention to detail, accuracy and capable of meeting deadlines; ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations; ability to write newsletters, articles, stories, market materials, proposals, reports and business correspondence; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of donors, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Candidate must have a valid Texas Driver's License, a good driving record, reliable transportation and proper insurance coverage on automobile use for work. Monthly mileage reimbursed for applicable and documented work related mileage. Some travel may be required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to operate a computer, copier, fax machine, and a telephone with intercom. Ability to work in Microsoft Windows and Office Suite applications; a willingness to learn new programs and applications is essential; ability to follow instructions, think conceptually, set priorities and interface effectively with staff; ability to coordinate work requirements and to handle several projects simultaneously; ability to work conscientiously without supervision; must have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and public speaking ability; ability to maintain strict confidentiality and interact well with all constituencies; ability to work independently but also be flexible in providing assistance to the "team" as needed.

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is indoors. Workload may dictate work hours in excess of 40 hours per week and during evenings and weekends. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

This position requires on-site face to face contact with employees, donors and other SAMMinistries constituents.