Grant Program - Project Manager
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General Description
The Project Manager of the Grant Program is responsible for a single project within the grant program. This may entail researching, writing and/or editing grant applications.
Responsibilities
Researching:
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Familiarity with NARAP’s programs, goals and financial needs
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Develop prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and overall fundraising strategies
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Research and data collection for both grant prospects and grant applications
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Use both standard and novel prospect research techniques and tools to identify new prospects and complete donor background requests, including periodical and electronic screening and/or information provided by the prospect or his/her organization
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Create profile reports tailored to needs of individual philanthropy programs
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Safeguard the confidentiality of donor information
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Adhere to ethical and confidentiality guidelines
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Maintain the professional and ethical standards set forth for the field by the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA)
Writing:
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Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources, including budget preparation
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Comply with grant reporting required by funding agency
Follow-up:
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Maintain grant application records including grants applied to, status of application and grant deadline
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Maintain records of all payments and receivables and prepare monthly records for all grant related activities
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Assistance in grant reporting after grant is awarded
Skills and Experience
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Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
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Strong editing skills
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Attention to detail
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Ability to meet deadlines
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Knowledge of fundraising information sources
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Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors
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Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research
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Strong contributor in team environments
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Strong understanding of non-profit grant budgets
Qualifications
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Minimum of two years’ experience with grant writing.
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Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
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Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
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