Grant and Content Specialist, Habitat for Humanity of Kent County
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About the Position
Summary
We are currently seeking a full-time Grant and Content Specialist to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI. This position is responsible for the identification, writing, tracking, and reporting of affiliate grants in alignment with the annual budget, along with new opportunities that become known throughout the year. As part of the Resource Development team, this individual will work across departments to fulfill the requirements of grants and funding comprised of private, public and family foundations, corporations, and governmental funding sources, as well as write donor-focused content for the affiliate.
Job Duties
Position Responsibilities:
Oversees all facets of the grant application process, including researching, writing/editing, compiling supporting documents, submitting, and tracking grant proposals from inception to fulfillment.
Researches and identifies new funding opportunities related to governmental, foundational, and corporate sources and makes recommendations to the Director of Development.
Identifies matching grant opportunities in accordance with agency programs, capital needs, and initiatives.
Tracks deadlines of potential grant-making sources.
Develops and maintains schedule for reporting grant results to funder, utilizing the CRM.
Compiles, analyzes, and reports on Habitat Kent program data, community data, and other data sources to demonstrate the outcomes and impact of Habitat Kent’s work.
Documents donor data, grant outcomes/feedback, and historical findings in the donor database/grant calendar for effective grants management and tracking to ensure complete and accurate electronic documentation.
Coordinates across affiliate department lines in support of grant proposals and subsequent fulfillment requirements.
Coordinates authorization of agreements, contracts, compliance, and promissory notes related to grant funding.
Leads and supports the fund development team in content creation for donors and other external audiences.
Attends home dedications and groundbreaking activities, as able.
Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Habitat for Humanity of Kent County.
Receives and maintains professional development training necessary to fulfill the minimum standards of the essential responsibilities, including annual training dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture, enhancing intercultural competencies, and promoting fairness and belonging for all individuals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Creative Writing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of grant or persuasive writing experience.
Sense of urgency, collaborative team style, and ability to quickly adapt to changes in priorities with strong decision-making skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks for timely project completions.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and a high level of self-motivation.
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and donor database systems.
Flexible schedule, including availability for occasional nights and weekends.
Ability to handle confidential matters with integrity.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While carrying out the responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use their hands for tasks such as handling and feeling objects, and reach with their hands and arms. The role often involves climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as talking and hearing. The employee is required to sit 25% of the day. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly. Additionally, the position requires specific vision abilities, including close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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How to Apply
Please fill out the information and upload your resume and cover letter at https://www.habitatkent.org/about-habitat-kent/grant-content-specialist/
About the Organization
Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Working at Habitat for Humanity of Kent County is a rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission – bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. We are growth-minded, innovative, mission-focused, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results. We are committed to bridge-building and inclusion, and dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.
Habitat Kent is focused on recruiting a diverse and equitable workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.