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About The Position

Requirements

• 5-7 years of successful grant writing and coordination
• Proven experience developing winning proposals.
• Full proficiency in the MS365 Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to independently seek solutions but also work well in a team-based environment.
• Clear and concise communication skills; oral and technical writing.
• Strong collaboration skills to coordinate across teams and departments.
• Ability to work independently and appropriately prioritize workload to meet schedules and tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to write, proofread and self-edit content.
• Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Federal and Maryland State Government grants and housing development funding highly preferred.
• Experience coordinating multiple high value projects in various stages of the project life cycle, working with grants upward to $2M annually preferred.
• Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Asana, or similar database proficiency, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and submit grant documents (including letters of inquiry, applications/proposals, updates and reporting)
• Coordinate BSMH staff (and other parties when appropriate) regarding the identification, evaluation, and development of a case for support for funding priorities aligned with BSMH needs and funder requirements
• Conduct and/or facilitate research required to prepare and develop successful grant proposals or applications and reports
• Participate proactively in the oversight of grants, coordinate communication among grant managers and funders, and assure the development of successful grants and compliance with funders' reporting requirements
• Ensure maintenance of accurate information in Raisers' Edge, Financial Edge and other data management systems
• Conduct and/or participate in designated meetings, committees, trainings, events and activities and conduct kick-off meetings with relevant parties upon announcement of new or renewed grants
• Facilitate a proactive grant stewardship plan to ensure regular and personalized communication, including annual site visits among funders
• Prepare reports as scheduled or assigned, ensure compliance with reporting requirements of funders, provide expertise, writing and other support for BSMH Foundation projects as requested.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.