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We are currently hiring for the position of Grant Specialist. Please read the job description and requirements carefully. Applications should be submitted to breanna@dottedifundraising.com along with the following items:
A 1-page cover letter that explains why you are interested in this position, your experience with nonprofit organizations, your knowledge of grant writing, and why you’d be a good fit for our team
A resume or CV
List of three (3) references including contact information
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Opening for Grant Specialist
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Salary/Wage: $21-23/hour DOE with opportunity for increase at 6 months and 1 year ~ 30-40 hours/week
Benefits: Remote work (candidate must reside in one of the following states: MT, OR, NM, OH, or AR) and a flexible schedule. After the probationary period a health care allowance, PTO, paid holidays, Simple IRA, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid maternity/paternity leave, and potential for bonus pay is provided. Ability to support nonprofits that are making a significant impact on our communities while working with a compassionate, supportive, and successful team!
Organization Description
Professional Fundraising Perfected
The Dotted i is a Bozeman, Montana-based company that helps nonprofits find and secure grant funding. The Dotted i also trains nonprofit leaders for grant success. Our mission is to support nonprofit organizations in developing grant-ready programs and securing grant dollars to support the nonprofits’ mission and goals.
It is our honor to play a small role in making a larger impact in the world by supporting nonprofits in their grant success. The Dotted i has anywhere from 45-50 nonprofit clients at a time, which provides our team of 9 with the opportunity to support our clients in a variety of ways, while maintaining high caliber service. The missions and projects that we are proud to serve continue to change throughout the years, bringing new and exciting opportunities and challenges to this position.
The Founder/CEO is grant professionally certified through the National Grant Professionals Association. She has over 15 years of successful grant writing experience in federal, state, corporate, and foundation grants. As a small company, it affords the candidate a great opportunity to learn directly from its managers and supportive team members.
Candidate must have his/her own computer, access to phone and the internet, and the ability to attend online meetings from a quiet and professional looking space.
Primary Areas of Work
Provide direct leadership
to selected nonprofit clients by:
1. Getting clients “grant ready” by assisting them in developing grant-related items such as budgets, evaluation plans, logic models, needs statements, and more.
2. Identifying grant opportunities that are a good fit for the client and creating and managing a Funding Matrix and grants calendar.
3. Preparing and submitting comprehensive and competitive foundation, state, and federal grant applications.
4. Managing grant deliverables including writing progress/closeout reports.
5. Providing our clients with a superior customer experience through clear communication and assistance.
Specific Duties
Research
- Research grant databases to identify new funding opportunities that are a good fit with client’s needs
- Research relevant literature and materials to create strong narratives for grant proposals
- Complete related background research and ensure all technical application requirements are met
Grant Writing and Management
- Review grant requirements and FOAs to identify key due dates and deliverables
- Create first drafts following specified grant guidelines, revise and make final revisions
- Create charts, graphs, tables and simple graphics as needed to support grant proposals
- Develop comprehensive organizational and project specific budgets for clients
- Draft LOIs and make final revisions as instructed
Project Management
- Follow up with clients to ensure materials are received in a timely fashion
- Review grant proposals to ensure all sections are in place, all required guidelines are followed, and all prerequisites for application are complete (e.g. sam.gov)
- Mail, upload and/or submit all required documentations as requested by funders & prior to deadlines
- Ensure timely submission of LOIs as well as progress and final/closeout reports
- Create and maintain project calendar and track deliverables including but not limited to LOIs, proposals, progress and final/closeout reports
- Generate and submit progress and final/closeout reports in a timely manner
Operational Support
- File electronic copies of all grant materials including grant guidelines, LOIs, grant proposals, grant applications, reports and other pertinent information in client Google Drive folders
- Make final hard copies of grant applications if requested
- Mail final copies of grant applications if requested
- Contribute content for Facebook, blog, and other social media as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
* REQUIRED
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Knowledge of or experience with grant writing and management for foundation, state and federal
grants - Familiarity with nonprofit budgets and ability to create spreadsheets
- Understanding of nonprofit organizations
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and work well under limited supervision
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Ability to prioritize and multitask, work well in a fast-paced environment, and deliver on time
PREFERRED
- Possess a positive, can-do attitude that works well with others
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to problem solve as issues arise
- Knowledge of or experience with grant writing and management
- Familiarity with budgets and ability to create spreadsheets
- Understanding of nonprofit organizations
- Experience with creating graphics, charts, and flyers
How to Apply
To apply, please submit to Breanna Polacik at breanna@dottedifundraising.com:
A 1-page cover letter that explains why you are interested in this position, your experience with nonprofit organizations, your knowledge of grant writing, and why you’d be a good fit for our team
A resume or CV
List of three (3) references including contact information
*Applicants being considered for an interview will be asked to complete a writing exercise in order to demonstrate grant writing ability.
Applications accepted until the position is filled. Questions regarding the job application process can be directed to: Breanna Polacik at 406-600-2921 or breanna@dottedifundraising.com.
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