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Avivo · 12 hours ago

Government Grants Writer

positionMinneapolis, MN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Avivo is an organization dedicated to changing lives through commitment to their clients. They are seeking a Government Grants Writer who will be responsible for developing and submitting government grant proposals, managing the RFP process, and conducting prospect research for new funding streams.

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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain grants calendar and government proposal files
Develop and oversee plan to prospect new funding sources for Avivo programs requiring additional sources of support
Interview division staff with assistance from the director to assess priorities in funding each year Continually monitor government websites and prospects for funding opportunities
Inform management team of new program funding opportunities in the public sector
Build relationships internally and externally to broaden public funders’ understanding and commitment to Avivo
Develop narrative proposals based on information from program staff, pertinent information from previously written proposals, and data from publications and research
Present proposal content in a manner that corresponds to directions contained within the funder’s instructions
Describe Avivo and the proposed program in a manner that competitively markets the organization’s expertise
Customize proposal content and style based upon funder’s expectations and type of audience who will be reviewing proposal
Determine needed attachments, and with program staff, develop and/or manage process for all required and optional attachments. This includes letters of support, collaborative relationships, and financial information

Qualification

Grant writingGovernment grant experienceProject managementBachelor’s DegreeSocial service experience

Required

Bachelor's Degree in English, Business or other relevant field or 3 years of relevant experience
Minimum five years professional experience writing grant proposals resulting in significant funding
Substantial government grant experience required; experience with DHS, SAMHSA and Department of Labor grants preferred
Project management experience required
Must have a valid driver's license, proof of valid insurance and clean driving record

Preferred

Experience in a complex social service environment preferred

Benefits

Medica health plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Nice Healthcare: offers chat, video visits and in home primary care visits
Dental plan
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
Long term disability
Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance and short-term disability
401(k) Plan
10 Paid holidays & generous PTO
Mileage reimbursement

Company

Avivo

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Avivo serves more than 18,000 Minnesotans each year, helping them achieve recovery, employment.
dateFounded in 1960
location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.avivomn.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$0.47M
Key Investors
Otto Bremer TrustThrivent
2022-08-11Grant· $0.07M
2019-12-16Grant· $0.4M

Leadership Team

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Kelly Matter
President & CEO
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