Director of Grants Administration

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago•Cicero, IL

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director of Grants Administration's primary role is to secure financial donations from institutional philanthropic partners and sources – including foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other sources – that help UCP Seguin achieve its strategic and organizational goals.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and pertinent and successful experience in nonprofit fund development and grant (public/private/corporate/governmental) application/report writing are required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years of grants management experience for nonprofits– preferably in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities, child welfare, and/or educational training and resources, with demonstrable evidence of outcomes produced (i.e., securing funding from both private and public sources in support of programmatic, operational, and capital goals).
Minimum of 3 years of development/resource development experience.
Evidence of well-developed research, communication, critical thinking, and project management skills required.
Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience along with superior editing skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly to a diverse audience.
Highly organized, with high attention to detail and accuracy, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Able to prioritize, implement, and follow through with multiple deadline-driven tasks accurately and timely.
Experience with grant database management systems.
Knowledge of Grants.gov, online grant application systems, and foundation research programs preferred.
Expertise in principles of English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, report preparation, data collection management, and record-keeping.
Computer word processing and data collection skills, familiarity with Word, Excel, and other applications used in grant preparation, submission, and reporting.
Familiarity with/knowledge of theories, methodologies, and technologies, along with Federal and State laws and regulations pertinent to the field of developmental disabilities and other disabilities supported through the agency's mission.

Responsibilities

Develop an annual grant submission plan based on sustaining current funders while exploring new opportunities in sync with the organization's strategic direction and identified needs.
Write compelling and responsive grant proposals and applications communicating UCP Seguin's mission and goals and overseeing the workflow for both existing and new grants.
Work with appropriate organizational staff to develop project/program descriptions, outcomes, and budgets for various grant proposals prior to submission and with the same parties upon funding approval to ensure implementation of the funded project/program.
Manage post-award contracting requirements, including developing work plans, scopes of service as well as developing and reviewing memorandums of understanding; advise on grant compliance, including informing project staff and leadership of grant requirements, grant compliance timelines, and contractual obligations; support funder site visits and audits, including coordinating with project leadership and finance staff to ensure that required documentation is complete and accurate.
Using software and project management tools, maintain an accurate database of activities related to grant application and report development and submission.
Communicate with program officers of funding agencies and sources, external partners engaged in proposal development, and with other funding organizations to facilitate grants development and management, as needed.
Provide in-depth research and analysis of potential funding sources, including corporations, private foundations, and public agencies, identifying those appropriate to support institutional priorities and programs that match the organization's strategic goals.
Continue to work with other support departments (Finance, Property Management, HR, etc.) as needed to provide and secure information associated with funding entities, auditors, and other outside parties.
Assist the Development Department Team as appropriate in connecting with or facilitating contributions with identified major donors or major donor prospects.
Provide input to the Chief Advancement Officer as part of the annual budgeting process to project grant funding streams and anticipated revenue.
As a Development Team member - support events, tours, and other stewardship activities.
Other duties as assigned.