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Opportunity Village is Hiring a Grants Specialist Near Las Vegas, NV
Fundraising / Foundation
Description
SUMMARY
The Grants Specialist performs grant development and administrative work involving researching and preparing grant proposals to obtain financial funding for the organization and its programs. This position writes grant proposals capturing the essence of the organization's mission and effectively communicating its programmatic needs in alignment with funder requirements.
Embrace Opportunity Village's core values by cultivating positive and meaningful CONNECTIONS with participants and team members, demonstrating ENTHUSIASM, high standards of PRODUCTIVITY, authentic STEWARDSHIP, and consistent participation in individual and team DEVELOPMENT.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals with the goal of securing grants.
- Identify funding opportunities offered by foundations, corporations and select government agencies in alignment with the organization's mission and goals, grants calendar, and grant requirements.
- Compiles pertinent organizational information for funding projects by meeting with various leaders / programs / departments to draft comprehensive case statements, letters of intent, grant proposals and reports.
- Coordinate timelines, manage deadlines, and track proposal elements to ensure high-quality, timely proposal submissions.
- Develop compelling, concise narrative to convey donor impact and engage donors.
- Track and coordinate all reporting due to donors.
- Maintains positive relationships with existing fund providers and other engaged stakeholders.
- Able to travel between locations and within Las Vegas as needed.
- Support Opportunity Village special events
- Report suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Isolation, and Abandonment (ANEIA) immediately as mandated by state law.
- May be assigned other duties as needed
This position does not directly supervise others.
Position Requirements
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, team members, and supervisors (verbal and written).
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
- Knowledge of business correspondence, marketing materials and reports.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
- Must possess social perceptiveness to assess and understand other's reactions and behaviors.
- Required: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Fundraising, Communications, or related field.
- Required: Proficient in Windows based programs, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Required: Minimum of two (2) years successful grant writing experience and verifiable track record of grant research.
- Preferred: Experience in fund development or community engagement preferred.
- Preferred: Knowledge of Donor Perfect software.
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of the position. The list below of minimum essential functions is illustrative of the minimums only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed.
- Ability to lift and move boxes up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to sit at a computer for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to work in a typical office environment.
- Ability to conduct tasks and successfully perform under critical deadlines.
- Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and examine documents, records and files.
- Evening and weekend hours may be required.
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Shift
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Rate of Pay
DOE
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Req Number
FUN-24-00002
Open Date
3/12/2024
Location
Oakey Campus
About the Organization
Join Las Vegas' Favorite Charity! Here you can be proud to answer the question, 'Where do you work?' Opportunity Village (OV) is more than just a job; being a member of the OV team instills a sense of pride and purpose into your work week. Our motto for the people we serve is: Pride. Purpose. And a Paycheck. So it is no wonder that the same can be said for our employees who serve our clients.
Aside from the satisfaction of participating in a community that extends beyond our campuses, OV also offers a wide array of additional benefits including: health, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings account, training and development opportunities and much more!
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Job Summary
Full Time
$65k-89k (estimate)
05/03/2024
05/16/2024
opportunityvillage.org
FORT DODGE, IA
<25
1954
JOHN SEVERTSON
<$5M
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About Opportunity Village
Opportunity Village is a not-for-profit organization serving adults in the Southern Nevada community with intellectual and related disabilities, to enhance their lives and the lives of the families who love them. Opportunity Village is dedicated to helping people become the very best they can be. Through vocational training, community employment, day services, advocacy, arts and social recreation, citizens with severe disabilities are able to find new friends, realize future career paths, seek independence and community integration and unleash creative passions. Opportunity Village was founded ...
in 1954 by a small group of local families who sought to improve the lives of their children with intellectual disabilities. Since then, Opportunity Village has grown to become Nevadas largest private, not-for-profit community rehabilitation program, serving nearly 2,000 people annually through vocational training, community job placement, art and life skill enrichment, advocacy, and social recreation programs. More than just a charity, Opportunity Village operates four employment training center campuses and a Thrift Store in Southern Nevada. Almost entirely self-funded, Opportunity Village is possible because southern Nevadans realize the value in supporting their neighbors with intellectual disabilities. In our society, people with disabilities live their live being told what they cant do. Opportunity Village strives to break that stigma, encouraging the people it serves to follow their dreams. To schedule a tour or learn more about Opportunity Village call (702) 259-3741.
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