Grant writer Jobs in Pompano Beach, FL

Content Summary : Grant Writer and Research Analyst at Boca Raton, for Gift of Life Marrow Registry

WE ARE LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR OUR BOCA RATON, FLORIDA LOCATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION.

Gift of Life is a 2024 Sun Sentinel Top Workplace

Our Mission

Gift of Life Marrow Registry cures blood cancer through cellular therapy. We believe every person battling blood cancer deserves a second chance at life — and we are determined to make it happen. We are singularly passionate about engaging the public to help us get everyone involved in curing blood cancer, whether as a donor, a volunteer, or a financial supporter. It all begins with one remarkable person, one life-changing swab, and one huge win — finding a match and a cure.

Employment Type

Full-time

Summary Statement

The Grant Writer and Research Analyst will work closely with the Development Team in researching, writing, planning, organizing, and directing efforts to secure and increase grant funding level in support of the annual fundraising plan.

Education

Bachelor of the Arts or Bachelor of Science with a minimum of 3-4 years of work-related experience in grant writing. Working knowledge of nonprofit business operations and federal / state grant and contract funding mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying, applying for, and coordinating the process of securing foundation and corporate grants in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• Meet all grant and proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, document preparation, and review, working closely with the various organization departments in creating appropriate grant budgets and with all applicable parties for the final approval process.
• Conduct research and develop strategies to leverage and secure new resources from private, non-profit, and government sources in support of established goals and objectives set forth in the annual Development Plan.
• Work closely with the team in the development and tracking of grant budgets, outcomes and deliverables, and reconciliation of information / reports.
• Be responsible for preparing and submitting progress and / or impact reports as mandated to funders as well as making sure that all necessary staff is updated on a regular basis on the status of grant applications, approvals and denials, contract information, and program fund distributions.
• Initiate contacts for developing relationships with prospective funders; maintain strong relationships with funding sources and represent the organization before funders and community partners as necessary.
• Develop and maintain effective information management systems for all grants and contracts which includes database administration through in-house proprietary software MatchQuest for grant tracking purposes.
• Support the development department in the planning and coordination of events and projects to support overall development efforts and / or specific program needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Physical Demands

This position is sedentary with some walking, standing, stooping, and lifting required. May lift objects weighing from 0 to 20 lbs. with occasional lifting of objects over 20 lbs.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and / or responsibilities may be added or deleted, as management requires to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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