at ADRDA INC., dba The Alzheimer's Association in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
The Director, Grant Writing and Proposal Development will support the Senior Director, Sponsored Program & Government Grants Strategy by providing high level writing of government grant proposals and strategically linking funding opportunities with KPIs to further the mission of the organization. The Director will be responsible for managing a comprehensive grant submission process, conducting the full range of activities required to prepare and submit timely, accurate, compelling, polished proposals (including budgets) to government funding sources and foundations in collaboration with the Director of Foundation Relations. This includes tracking organization funding needs and strategy; prospect research and providing development support, in a team environment, with other fundraising and Association's initiatives and activities.
Responsibilities
Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for tracking of programmatic funding needs and grants fundraising strategy for the organization
Research prospective grant sources compatible with the Alzheimer's Association's mission, values, and programs in support of the organizations strategic and program goals and calendaring those prospects into the annual grant strategy.
Attend conferences and grant application training sessions hosted by funders, as necessary.
Coordinate the development of grant requests by establishing timelines that outline tasks, assignments, and deadlines; meet all deadlines; facilitate timely communications with program leadership; collect grant submission materials from Programs and Grant Administrators.
Communicate with the Director of Foundation Relations, Regional Leads, Donor Advisors, and Chapter Executives regarding application submissions.
Draft and edit high quality, compelling LOI's, grant proposals, grant reports, and acknowledgement letters.
Research and collect data and study findings to support grant proposals and reports. Special attention should be made in checking for completeness against grant instructions, spelling, grammar, and style; and to ensure compliance and regulatory requirements.
Format agency and departmental budgets to meet grant sources' budget requirements.
Copy, collate, package, and submit final grant materials per grant instructions, and within funder deadlines.
Respond to inquiries from funders and programs strategically and in a timely manner based on guidance from the Senior Director
Provide education and resources to Chapter and field staff through the development of references, facilitation of workshops, and training sessions.
Maintain a repository of grant proposals and resources made accessible to end users.
Establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships with private grantors, corporate funders, and governmental agencies.
Reviews, summarizes, and tracks data on grant awards received in Workday and file formats.
Oversee and track all grant milestones including, but not limited to; proposals in development, proposals submitted to funders, proposals that have been issued or canceled, deliverable deadlines, communication and awards, ensuring that all content is complete and up to date at all times, and that calendar reminders are set up in Workday.
In collaboration with Snr Director, Chief Program Officer & Chapter Executives, develop an annual grants strategy.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with Alzheimer's Association program directors and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Behavioral Traits
The consistent display of these behaviors is essential to continued employment:
Professionalism: Treats others with respect. Accepts feedback without defensiveness. Understands needs of the organization might outweigh personal feelings and still provides diligent and careful work product.
Good Judgment: Considers impact of personal and professional choices. Consistently makes decisions in keeping with organizational values, supervisor's direction and common sense.
Problem Solving: Able to handle common problems without supervisor intervention while knowing when supervisor participation is warranted. Able to foresee when actions might have consequences to others and communicates appropriately before implementing changes.
Organizational Culture: A commitment to the Alzheimer's Association mission. Familiarity or experience with issues that impact the lives of people supported by the Alzheimer's Association. Sensitive to issues of confidentiality... For full info follow application link.
The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides consideration for an employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, genetic predisposition, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
