Grants Officer

Grants Officer The Village For Families & Children - 2.9 Hartford, CT Job Details Full-time $63,851 - $97,053 a year 1 day ago Benefits Loan repayment program Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Loan forgiveness Qualifications Microsoft Excel Content editing Research Cultural competency Productivity software Non-profit experience

Full Job Description Job Description:

Our Mission:

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission "to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children" by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region. Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you're joining an organization that's just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

Salary range:

$63,851-$97,053 commensurate with experience It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.

JOB SUMMARY

The Grants Officer works closely with the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Planning and the Director of Grants and Program Development on grant seeking and award administration, primarily for public sources. With responsibilities across the pre- to post-award cycle, this position supports program, grants, and finance teams in developing and maintaining a sizable and diversified funding portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares all components of new and renewal funding applications in compliance with solicitation requirements Writes clear, concise, and compelling narratives that are responsive to solicitations Assists with collecting information - through interviews, desk research, and other means - to support funding applications and reports Formats a variety of documents and data to support grant applications and reports Uses project management tools and practices to ensure all grant process deadlines are met Uses shared workspace tools and databases to complete and track work, as directed Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills:

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience required.

EXPERIENCE A

minimum of two to three years of demonstrated effectiveness in a writing-focused position

Senior Officer:

A minimum of five to seven years Excellent written and oral communicator, with strong writing, editing, numeracy, and proofreading skills Proven track record of securing grants for nonprofit organizations preferred

Senior Officer:

A minimum of four to five years years of demonstrated success in nonprofit grant writing Experience working both independently and as part of cross-functional teams Accomplished project manager with meticulous attention to detail and excellent research and analytical skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Capacity to build constructive work relationships and incorporate cross-cultural sensitivity Comfortable in a fast-paced, small team environment

Job Benefits:

Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matched retirement savings. We also invest in your growth through tuition assistance (Loan Forgiveness Program - NHSC, tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment).

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The Village For Families & Children Work Location:

In person