Senior Grant Specialist

K9s For Warriors Inc•Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

3d•$59,200 - $71,000•Onsite

About The Position

Determined to end Veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors is the leading nonprofit organization providing Service Dogs to military Veterans nationwide suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and/or military sexual trauma — at no financial cost to the Veteran. Founded in 2011 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, K9s For Warriors is committed to saving lives at both ends of the leash by primarily rescuing dogs and pairing them with Veterans in need. In order to continue the great work we’re doing, we’re looking to add a Senior Grant Specialist to our amazing team!

Requirements

A minimum of three to five years of experience writing private foundation, federal and state grants in areas of human/social services and/or mental health.
Must be able to demonstrate successful track record of grant research, preparation, and submission to diverse funding sources (local, state, federal, private, and corporate).
Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of the grant process.
Strong computer/technical skills with demonstrated proficiency in database management, experience with Raiser’s Edge, Sales Force, Instrumental, and Smartsheet.
Strong research, organizational and communication skills.
Strong customer service and public relations skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with local funding sources is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee the grant application and management process including identification of potential new funding sources, development of funding resources for existing and proposed programs and/or services, writing grants, developing budgets, and processing, monitoring and coordinating required report evaluations on existing grants.
Liaise across all departments to research, prepare, and submit grant proposals to local, state, and federal entities as well as private foundations and corporate organizations.
Manage reporting for awarded grants, including cross-departmental data collection, budget reconciliation according to grant guidelines, and relationship management with funders.
Develop and write grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations, persuasively communicating the organization’s mission and programs to potential funders.
Assemble and submit grant requests, including Letters of Intent, proposals, budgets, and presentations.
Work independently and use professional judgment when making decisions related to grant letters of intent, grant proposals and grant reporting.
Demonstrate and exercise critical thinking in all matters related to the grant process, including maintaining confidentiality regarding financial and organizational information.
Establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with foundation contacts and program officers.
Ensure prompt, personal acknowledgement of foundation gifts.
Maintain a calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports.
Administrative tracking of grant submissions, LOIs, conversations/communications and awards.
Conduct prospect research and develop a pipeline of new foundation donors.
Prioritize projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meeting deadlines and managing supplemental material required for proposals.
Fundraise $1,500,000 or more annually.
Conduct facility tours and presentations, on and off campus, to further educate the public and work toward building relationships and securing funding.
Create original content to promote programming and develop new funder relationships.
Participate in special events, as appropriate for relationship management.
All other tasks assigned.