Grant Development Specialist

HOUSTON AREA WOMENS CENTER • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grant Development Specialist is responsible for driving the Advancement & Public Strategies [APS] team in the planning, management, and submission of HAWC’s growing portfolio of public and private grants. The position will support the entire grant development process for each application, carry out prospecting efforts to identify new opportunities, and lead administrative activities related to the grant life cycle. This position will join a growing and strategic APS program committed to elevating HAWC’s revenue and will be a key part of developing and executing a strategic, innovative, and collaborative advancement plan. Under the guidance of the Director of Institutional Giving, the Specialist specializes in deadline-driven project management, proposal writing, application completion and submission, prospect research, administrative coordination, internal systems and tools organization, and grant-related database management. This position is essential to HAWC’s growth and sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of education
• A minimum of 3 years of combined experience in professional or technical writing.
• High preference for prior experience in developing funding proposals, narrative writing, and/or grant writing.
• Experience working in a mid-to large nonprofit agency is strongly preferred.
• Experience with federal, state, and/or local government funding opportunities is strongly preferred.
• You must have a valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record; reliable transportation; ability to travel to off-site locations utilizing personal transportation.
• Computer savvy and able to learn new applications and systems quickly.
• Strong data-entry skills.
• Excellent attention to details
• Demonstration of professional objectivity and appreciation for confidential information
• Ability to follow instructions and to adhere to policies and procedures
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet individual and team deadlines
• Has a growth mindset and is a good team player
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project management plans with assigned deliverables and deadlines to coordinate all proposal components for public and private grants, proactively manage timelines, and ensure compliance with Request For Proposal (RFP), Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), and funder requirements.
• Lead cross departmental discussions to facilitate strategy and project design in alignment with funder guidelines and funder priorities.
• Develop application narratives that strategically respond to funder questions and guidelines.
• Conduct research and gather data and required documents for proposals.
• Attend funding conferences, informational webinars, and technical assistance calls with funding agencies.
• Coordinate and support the reporting process for private grants.
• Lead research and vetting efforts to identify new grant opportunities from government entities, foundations, corporations, and other institutional funders aligned with HAWC’s strategic plan and agency needs.
• Monitor public and private grant websites for new funding opportunities.
• Prepare funder opportunity briefs and lead discussions with appropriate stakeholders to manage prospective relationships and new funding opportunities.
• Maintain a prospect information tracking system to move leads from research to Go/No Go decision.
• Maintain a robust grants calendar and tracking tool to ensure all deadlines are met, track application status, and monitor progress toward annual goals.
• Maintain grant-related files in SharePoint/TEAMS, including management of funder portals, passwords, and agency-wide user requests.
• Maintain up-to-date data in Raiser’s Edge and the grant management database for all grantors and collaborate with the team on grant-related revenue data.
• Prepare a Grant Start Up Dashboard for new and renewing grants.
• Coordinate the review and approval of grant agreements and contracts.
• Participate in the implementation of new project management software for the APS program.
• Communicate with grantors as necessary to build and maintain relationships and facilitate grant management throughout the lifecycle of a grant.
• Participate in grantor stewardship activities.
• Assist with special events and other APS activities and projects as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance Programs
• Generous Paid time Off- 11 paid holidays per year, 3 personal holidays per year, 15 paid Vacation days per year, approx. 7 hours per month of accrued Sick days
• 401K the agency matches 125% of employee contributions up to 4% of the annual salary of a full-time employee
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level