Grants Writer - Remote

Position Description

• This is a remote role for candidates who can work EST hours.*

Job Summary

The Grant Writing Manager is an experienced senior professional, responsible for the fulfillment of grant support requests via compelling proposals, as well as providing strategic recommendations for the successful execution of grant proposals that are well-aligned with Foundation guidelines. Persons in this role are expected to support approximately 40-50 solicitations each year, resulting in $1M to $1.25M annually. The primary objective is to meet annual and campaign fundraising goals by working with staff partners to develop and execute a portfolio of new, renewable, and upgradeable institutional donors. Chief responsibilities include LOI and proposal writing; assisting staff partners in foundation strategy and development/management of a robust foundation portfolio; identifying and researching appropriate foundation prospects; assisting staff partners with donor stewardship and grant deliverables; and management of a foundation fundraising calendar. Advises and assists Philanthropy (and occasionally Corporate) staff with process and compliance issues related to funding agency regulations and standards, and oversees adherence to Foundation administrative, fiscal, and accounting policies and procedures related to grant proposals and grant management.

Major Responsibilities

• In addition to developing grant proposals, this position works in collaboration with assigned fundraising staff to assist in budget preparation and interpretation of funding agency regulations and requirements; review proposals for compliance with policies, regulations, procedures, and facilitate documentation requirements.
• Adheres to ACS master brand style guidelines, and inclusive language and writing guidelines to capture a captivating voice and tone, and appropriately articulate health equity concepts.
• Creates proposal templates for priority program areas and updates these documents accordingly as deliverables change or to address measurable objectives, access, disparities, and targeted populations.
• Works with assigned geographic leadership to develop and implement annual plans for the cultivation and solicitation of foundation donors and prospects.
• Models and fosters behavior that establishes a culture that values the staff/volunteer partnership, and is consistent with the values, goals, and objectives of the Society to create an atmosphere of trust, cooperation, accountability, empowerment, and dedication to the mission.
• Works with assigned staff to strategize and follow through with grant opportunities from prospective foundations.
• Assists and manages the preparation of grant review exercises for best practices using proposals and funders' guidelines and selection criteria.
• Collaborates with all departments across the organization to ensure coordinated and interdependent achievement of region goals.
• Provides advice and guidance to key stakeholders to assist with program planning and priorities in order to meet the requirements of the grant.
• Overall responsibility for all foundation grant-related stages through submission, and post-award deliverables including; prospect identification, pre-proposal strategy and materials, RFP evaluation and mission alignment, content development, proposal writing, and supporting documentation such as budgets, timelines, logic models, and other agency documents.
• Maintains a calendar/tracker of submissions, renewals, reports, and funding projected and received to keep department leads informed of all proposal opportunities and results.
• Works collaboratively with a team approach in all aspects of the position.
• Updates Salesforce with all relevant proposal/inquiry/report activity or correspondence.

Position Requirements

FORMAL KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor's Degree, plus 3-5 years' experience in a major gift/campaign fundraising environment, with a preference for health-related causes. The candidate should have knowledge of restricted fund accounting principles, procedures, and standards along with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and/or projections. The successful candidate will have excellent written and analytical skills in order to shape ideas and concepts into sound grant proposals.

Competencies/Skills

Demonstrates Major Gifts Competencies:

• Strategic mindset - Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
• Interpersonal savvy - Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Action-oriented - Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Drives results - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Being resilient - Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Builds networks - Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
• Persuades - Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
• Customer focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.

Other Skills

Superior creative writing and copy-editing skills, proficiency with budget development, familiarity with grant requirements and required finance-related materials, excellent communication skills, organizational, and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to build relationships with Division and global HQ staff and funding program officers are essential.

Specialized Training Or Knowledge

• MS Office
• Salesforce experience preferred

Special Mental Or Physical Demands

Limited travel will be required.

The starting rate is $61,500 to $76,900 per year. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

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See our commitment to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity to continually ensure equal opportunity to our employees and to our applicants.