Government Grants Officer

AVIVO•Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Vice President of Career Advancement, Contract Strategy & Operations, the Government Grant Officer serves as a lead team member in the development and submission of government grant proposals. Working alongside program staff and leadership, the Government Grant Officer manages the Request for Proposal Process (RFP) at Avivo and conducts prospect research to explore new government funding streams. The officer will maintain proficient knowledge of the organization’s history and programs to effectively draft proposals and identify alignment with funding opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in English, Business or other relevant field or 3 years of relevant experience.
Minimum five years professional experience writing grant proposals resulting in significant funding. Substantial government grant experience required; experience with DHS, SAMHSA and Department of Labor grants preferred.
Project management experience required.
Must have a valid driver's license, proof of valid insurance and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a complex social service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain grants calendar and government proposal files.
Develop and oversee plan to prospect new funding sources for Avivo programs requiring additional sources of support.
Interview division staff with assistance from the director to assess priorities in funding each year Continually monitor government websites and prospects for funding opportunities.
Inform management team of new program funding opportunities in the public sector.
Build relationships internally and externally to broaden public funders’ understanding and commitment to Avivo.
Develop narrative proposals based on information from program staff, pertinent information from previously written proposals, and data from publications and research.
Present proposal content in a manner that corresponds to directions contained within the funder’s instructions.
Describe Avivo and the proposed program in a manner that competitively markets the organization’s expertise.
Customize proposal content and style based upon funder’s expectations and type of audience who will be reviewing proposal.
Determine needed attachments, and with program staff, develop and/or manage process for all required and optional attachments. This includes letters of support, collaborative relationships, and financial information.

Benefits

Medica health plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Nice Healthcare: offers chat, video visits and in home primary care visits
Dental plan
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
Long term disability
Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance and short-term disability
401(k) Plan
10 Paid holidays & generous PTO
Mission driven culture that celebrates diversity
Clinical supervision towards licensure
Competitive pay, based on education & experience
Mileage reimbursement