Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We seeking a Director of Grants in Wayne, NJ. this role will report to the Vice President of Strategic Operations and be responsible for maintaining, stewarding, and growing a diverse grant portfolio across 12 states. The Director of Grant Development drives public and private fundraising to ensure the development of critical new housing and employment support. This is a unique opportunity to build a track record for success within a supportive, exciting, and results-driven organization. This is a unique opportunity to build a track record for success within a supportive, exciting, and results-driven organization.
Starting Salary:$100,000
Responsibilities
- Identify, qualify, write, and submit proposals for public and private grant opportunities
- Maintain existing portfolio of grants through regular stewardship of funders, create reporting and renewal schedules, and develop and submit required reports and renewals
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand funding needs and goals and appropriately match needs with new and renewal funding opportunities
- Research, conduct outreach, and cultivate relationships with foundations and government prospects
- Maintain organized and thorough records of research and communication
- Assist in developing a corporate grant strategy that will build and improve grant partnerships with vendors, event sponsors, and employers of individuals in supported employment programs
- Write, edit, and produce all appropriate acknowledgement letters and tax receipts for foundation and corporate grant funders
- Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in writing writing-intensive field (for example: English, political science, history) required
- 7-10 years of grant writing and leadership experience in the healthcare or non-profit space preferred
- 2-3 years’ experience supervising grant writers, development assistants, or equivalent
- Proven track record of securing and maintaining six and seven-figure awards
- Experience with foundation and government grant research and writing required
- Exceptional project management skills, ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong collaboration skills, ability to be assertive and follow-up both internally and externally, desire and ability to learn quickly, take on progressively greater responsibilities, and advance within a rapidly growing department and organization
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
- University partnerships that include tuition reduction
Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
