GRANTS ASSOCIATE
Urgently Hiring!
Job Summary:
Esperanza has an immediate opening for a full-time Grants Associate who will support fundraising and program development through grant writing and administrative support for grants management across all stages (proposal development through to notification of award and reporting). This position plays a vital role in securing funding for a range of Esperanza programs; ensuring strong internal communication and collaboration; and stewarding opportunities towards future awards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the guidance of the Director of Institutional Support and Vice President of Development,
· The Grants Associate will prepare compelling proposals and reports; develop opportunity summaries for foundation, corporate and government funding sources.
· Conduct prospect research.
· Provide clear communication to internal stakeholders about the status of opportunities planned, pending and awarded.
· Schedule meetings for collaborative proposal development as needed.
· Maintain data entry about institutional deadlines in Esperanza’s CRM database and grants tracking tools.
· Submit timely applications and funder reports, articulate news of awards to the marketing team.
· Facilitate review of vendors to identify additional areas for corporate giving and engagement; and maintain up to date attachments and narrative templates.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university is required with a preference for graduates of writing, communications, or related fields.
- The successful candidate will have one or more years of experience in a professional setting, preferably in a fundraising or communications related.
- Possesses strong writing and verbal communication skills as the candidate will have to prove in written samples.
- Ability to operate a computer and use a variety of common software programs including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and customized databases.
- Solid relational skills as demonstrated by cooperative and professional interaction with co-workers, visitors, vendors, key stakeholders, and members of the community.
- Organizes and maintains detailed information and processes it efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a larger team with a high level of energy.
- Demonstrated ability to follow-up and follow-through with strong attention to detail.
- Attend external events and fundraisers.
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WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:
- Willing to travel to fulfill project demands (mostly local and regional).
- Willing to work flexible hours to accommodate project events and activities.
- Willing to attend public events representing Esperanza and other assigned projects.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will:
- Frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to file documents, finger, handle or feel objects/ equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; climb stairs, stoop, kneel/crouch; talk/hear.
- Utilize computers and keyboards.
- Operate general office equipment such as copier, printer, fax, scanner, and shredder.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 2 years' experience in grants proposal writing?
- How many years of experience do you have in Grant Writing?
Education:
Experience:
- Fundraising or communications: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish & English (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Philadelphia, PA 19140 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Philadelphia, PA 19140: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person