Sweetser · 3 weeks ago
Grant Writer - Contract
Saco, ME
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSweetser is a nationally recognized and accredited leader dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Maine children, adults, and families. They are seeking a contract Grant Writer to assist with grant researching, writing, and RFPs to secure funding from various sources to meet the agency’s strategic goals.
EducationHealth CareMental Health
Responsibilities
Be committed to the mission, vision, and values of the organization
Work collaboratively as a member of a team with various groups of staff, depending on the issue addressed
Assure quality in work performed to facilitate the delivery of quality services
Creates and implements a comprehensive grant program that includes researching and soliciting grant and in-kind gifts from corporations, foundations, organizations, state and federal funding sources, and individuals
Establishes goals to meet grant revenue objectives
Works with leadership to identify agency grant needs
Research corporate and foundation giving interests and proposal guidelines
Writes timely grant proposals, in-kind requests, follow-up reports, and acknowledgements
Develops relationships with prospective and current grant funders
Updates funding and contact information into Blackbaud system
Prepares monthly update report detailing grants received, proposed and pending
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Valid driver's license
Three (3) years of grant writing experience
Successful track record in developing grant proposals, securing grant awards and grant administration and reporting
Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising in particular the ability to write clear, structured, and persuasive proposals
Strong relationship-building and 'people' skills with a high comfort level with phone outreach and follow-up
Able to see opportunities, think creatively, and develop new approaches for donor engagement and development
Ability to work collaboratively with a team of energetic professionals, researching, learning, and gaining insight from department leaders to help build fundraising narratives for both foundations and individual donors
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and actively seeks to deepen current donor relationships and forge new ones
Strong knowledge of funders at the state and national levels including foundations, corporations and government sources
Excellent organization and time management skills, including the ability to project manage multiple tasks independently. Ability to set and meet metrics goals, prioritize, plan, and complete work on deadlines
Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality
Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends and be willing to complete occasional travel on behalf of the department as needed
A belief in the importance of mental and behavioral health and support
Benefits
Competitive salaries
A wide range of benefits
Company
Sweetser
Sweetser is a behavioral health nonprofit that provides evidence-based treatment, support and hope through a statewide network of community-based mental health, recovery, and educational services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joanne Grant
Chief Growth Officer
Kristie Worster, LCSW, CCS
Chief Program Officer
Recent News
2024-04-29
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