Job Responsibilities

• Identify funding sources whose priorities align with the various programs, project, and capital needs of Safe Harbor.
• Write, edit, format, and successfully submit grant proposals (corporate, foundation, and government).
• Monitor grant status. Work directly with Director of Development and Executive Director to ensure compliance with guidelines and standards.
• Work with Data Manager to oversee completion of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual programmatic reports to satisfy grant funder requirements.
• Alongside Director of Development, cultivate relationships with grant funders to build ongoing support of and investment in Safe Harbor.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive grant activity calendar to outline submission and reporting deadlines (corporate, foundation and government) including internal deadlines for staff contribution to reporting and application process.
• Maintain a repository of grant related narratives that can be edited to fulfill grant requests.
• Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer, Director of Development, Program Director, Director of Shelter Operations, and Director of Finance to assess agency funding needs and priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality with financial data and information
• Attend development events to engage with grant funders. Occasional evening and weekend events.
• To assume such other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Understanding of human services nonprofit sector preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in grants management
• Knowledge of local, state and regional funding sources
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to relate to individuals involved in the grant making process in a professional manner.
• Experience in developing or working with statistical databases. Apricot and Bloomerang preferred.
• Ability to manage confidential materials in an appropriate manner.

This position will coordinate and manage a successful grant program, including all functions relating to the grant application and reporting processes. This is a full time, salaried, exempt position eligible for full benefits.

Reports To: Director of Development