Description

Reports to: Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives 

Supervises: N/A

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Job Purpose: 

Researching, cultivating, writing and stewarding proposals for both operating revenue and restricted projects and for submitting timely and accurate reports for all existing grant funded projects, from sources including foundations, corporations and the government (local, state and federal).

Organization Expectation of Employee:

• Adheres to organization policies and procedures that align with the vision, mission and goals ("empowering youth to succeed in education and employment")

• Adheres to OPP's value statement when making decisions that may affect our youth (People First, Trust, Respect, Outcomes, Integrity & Teamwork)

• Works effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences by creating an inclusive environment.

• Acts as a role model internally and externally; maintains a positive and respectful attitude

• Utilizes automated and other data systems effectively and efficiently

• Meets relative goals and expectations of organization business plan

Major Responsibilities:

• Understanding of organizational history and programs.

• Work with Finance and Organizational Performance Departments to gather financial, outcome and other information necessary to report to funders on current grant programs.

• Work with Development and Marketing team to provide input for all print and digital materials.

• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.

• Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants. 

• Collaborate with individuals within and outside of the organization for program development.

• Keeping up on current trends related to population served. 

• Working in conjunction with the Director of Grants to:

-Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, manage and steward grant proposals to government, foundation and corporate sources.

-Manage Grants Calendar (key dates for cultivation, proposals, stewardship and reports).

-Manage cultivation and stewardship, including funder/potential funder site visits, regular mailings, etc.

-Maintain current records in fundraising database and in paper files, including contact management, grant tracking and reporting.

-Comply with all grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; English, Journalism preferred.

• Experience working in multiple projects and deadline-driven environments.

• Able to work well in a team environment.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, and persuasive proposals.

• Strong editing skills.

• Strong research skills. 

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong contributor in team environments

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and data. 

• Awareness of content software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), management tools (Google Suite, Outlook), Design software (Canva, Adobe, Photoshop etc.), and Website (WordPress)