Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director of Grants Administration's primary role is to secure financial donations from institutional philanthropic partners and sources – including foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other sources – that help UCP Seguin achieve its strategic and organizational goals.

The Director of Grants Administration responsibilities are to:

· Develop an annual grant submission plan based on sustaining current funders while exploring new opportunities in sync with the organization's strategic direction and identified needs.

· Write compelling and responsive grant proposals and applications communicating UCP Seguin's mission and goals and overseeing the workflow for both existing and new grants

· Work with appropriate organizational staff to develop project/program descriptions, outcomes, and budgets for various grant proposals prior to submission and with the same parties upon funding approval to ensure implementation of the funded project/program.

· Manage post-award contracting requirements, including developing work plans, scopes of service as well as developing and reviewing memorandums of understanding; advise on grant compliance, including informing project staff and leadership of grant requirements, grant compliance timelines, and contractual obligations; support funder site visits and audits, including coordinating with project leadership and finance staff to ensure that required documentation is complete and accurate.

· Using software and project management tools, maintain an accurate database of activities related to grant application and report development and submission.

· Communicate with program officers of funding agencies and sources, external partners engaged in proposal development, and with other funding organizations to facilitate grants development and management, as needed.

· Provide in-depth research and analysis of potential funding sources, including corporations, private foundations, and public agencies, identifying those appropriate to support institutional priorities and programs that match the organization's strategic goals.

· Continue to work with other support departments (Finance, Property Management, HR, etc.) as needed to provide and secure information associated with funding entities, auditors, and other outside parties.

· Assist the Development Department Team as appropriate in connecting with or facilitating contributions with identified major donors or major donor prospects.

· Provide input to the Chief Advancement Officer as part of the annual budgeting process to project grant funding streams and anticipated revenue.

· As a Development Team member - support events, tours, and other stewardship activities.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

A bachelor's degree and pertinent and successful experience in nonprofit fund development and grant (public/private/corporate/governmental) application/report writing are required.

Preferred Skills

· Minimum of 3 years of grants management experience for nonprofits– preferably in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities, child welfare, and/or educational training and resources, with demonstrable evidence of outcomes produced (i.e., securing funding from both private and public sources in support of programmatic, operational, and capital goals). Minimum of 3 years of development/resource development experience.

· Evidence of well-developed research, communication, critical thinking, and project management skills required.

· Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience along with superior editing skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly to a diverse audience.

· Highly organized, with high attention to detail and accuracy, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Able to prioritize, implement, and follow through with multiple deadline-driven tasks accurately and timely.

· Experience with grant database management systems.

· Knowledge of Grants.gov, online grant application systems, and foundation research programs preferred.

· Expertise in principles of English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, report preparation, data collection management, and record-keeping.

· Computer word processing and data collection skills, familiarity with Word, Excel, and other applications used in grant preparation, submission, and reporting.

· Familiarity with/knowledge of theories, methodologies, and technologies, along with Federal and State laws and regulations pertinent to the field of developmental disabilities and other disabilities supported through the agency's mission.