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United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) is seeking a Grant Writer who will be responsible for managing and expanding the grant funding development efforts that support advancing the United Way of the Big Bend mission.  Primary responsibilities include researching grant opportunities, writing proposals, managing timelines, and ensuring that budget and grant reporting requirements are met.    
 UWBB serves eight counties in the Big Bend area with the mission to raise awareness, mobilize resources and find collaborative, targeted solutions for our community’s most vital concerns.  We lead the communities we serve by engaging and connecting with others who share our commitment to help our neighbors, friends and colleagues who are living in poverty and/or struggling to make ends meet.
Schedule:            Full-time                             Location:             Tallahassee, FL
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Work with leadership to develop and implement an annual grants strategy to secure new and maintain renewable grant funding</li>
<li>Research and identify grant opportunities that align with UWBB’s mission, initiatives and impact programs</li>
<li>Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare and submit timely and compelling grant proposals/applications</li>
<li>Perform continuous grant oversight, monitoring, reporting and compliance</li>
<li>Work with Finance Team to track and report annual grant revenue on a timely basis</li>
<li>Assist Finance Team with grant financial reporting as needed for audit inquiries</li>
<li>Work closely with Community Impact staff to ensure the collection of relevant outcome data and development and measurement of performance objectives</li>
<li>Serve as primary contact for all grantors</li>
<li>Coordinate with Communications team to ensure proper recognition of grantors as applicable</li>
</ul>Applicants should:
<ul><li>Be familiar with grant research techniques, application and management processes</li>
<li>Have highly effective written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail</li>
<li>Excel at multi-tasking, meeting overlapping deadlines and deliverables</li>
<li>Be able to collaborate effectively within and outside of the organization</li>
<li>Work well both independently and as a member of team</li>
</ul>Education, Experience and Key Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience  </li>
<li>Minimum of two years of experience in grant writing, management and reporting</li>
<li>Experience with state and federal grant application and management preferred</li>
<li>Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies and outcome measurement practices a plus</li>
<li>Experience developing and monitoring budgets a plus</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite</li>
<li>Access to reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and a valid driver’s license</li>
</ul>Work Environment:
<ul><li>Workplace culture that is family-oriented and supports teamwork and collaboration</li>
<li>Professional office setting – in-office position</li>
<li>Occasional travel within UWBB neighboring county footprint</li>
<li>Work Week:  M-R 8:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m., F 8:30 am-12:00 pm with some early morning, evening and weekend hours during peak times</li>
<li>Physical demands:  Sitting or standing for extended periods of time, bending, occasional lifting, regularly moving throughout the building between floors</li>
<li>Regular use of standard office equipment</li>
</ul>Excellent Benefits:  Health, life and LTD Insurance, retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, holiday time, half-day Fridays and one remote workday per week.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to <a href="mailto:unitedway@uwbb.org" target="_blank">unitedway@uwbb.org</a> by February 23, 2024.   
EOE/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Drug Free
The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job.  Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
UNITED WAY CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF 
	●    Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities.  This drives their performance and professional motivations. 
	●    Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal. 
	●    Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement. 
	●    Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact. 
	●    Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

United Way of the Big Bend Inc

United Way of the Big Bend

Grant Writer

Salary Range: $82,000-$99,000 annually
Hybrid Schedule: 2 days from home and 3 days on-site
 Benefits (The Good Stuff)
<ul><li>Exempt (Salary): 3 WKS+ Vacation Paid*</li>
<li>12 Paid Holidays</li>
<li>12 PTO Paid Days</li>
<li>Competitive Health Benefits Package</li>
<li>Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month</li>
<li>Long Term Disability at NO COST</li>
<li>Life Insurance &amp; AD&amp;D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding</li>
<li>Professional Development Opportunities</li>
<li>Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care</li>
<li>Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree</li>
<li>Free Monthly Transit Card</li>
</ul>*Vacation amounts may vary based on roles, schedules, and years of service
Help us make a difference in our community.  United, we are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. We fight for equitable access to quality education, financial security, and the health of everyone in our community. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami!
United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring a Senior Director, Major Giftsto join our team. As Senior Director, Major Giftsyou will Develop and build relationships in the community to address the health and human service needs of the community through United Way Miami.  Focus on fundraising for both annual and Endowment campaigns from individuals who can make gifts of $100,000 or more.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul><li>Ensures that all Tocqueville Society gifts are accounted for during the fiscal year.</li>
<li>Manages relationships with approximately 100-125 prospective and current donors who can make major/planned gifts of $100,000 or more. Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward same.
<ul><li>Participates in all aspects of the gift cycle: 
				 - Initiate contacts with potential leadership and major gift donors 
				 - Develop appropriate cultivation strategies for them, including working with volunteers 
				 - Moves potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure 
				 - Makes solicitations when appropriate 
				 - Maintains stewardship contacts with donors; adheres to the highest ethical standards; demonstrates empathetic disposition, and perseverance; reflects optimistic and positive attitude, and conveys sensitivity to the needs of the donors</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Participates in 15-20 donor meetings a month. </li>
<li>Works collaboratively with and in support of volunteers, other development staff, and other United Way staff to achieve the needs of the prospects. </li>
<li>Participates in prospect management meetings to ensure coordination of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities. </li>
<li>Attends United Way events as well as outside events for United Way representation, networking, etc.</li>
<li>Responsible for soliciting gifts of $100,000 and higher from individuals </li>
<li>Collaborate with the Development Officers to identify major and planned gift prospects within an account to create, cultivate, and solicit donors.</li>
</ul> Education Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s preferred. 
 Experience Requirements:  Five years of experience in individual fundraising with a track record of closing major gifts in education, the human services area preferred.
 Technology Requirements: Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Outlook, Andar (database) and Takes the responsibility to learn &amp; use technology to increase one’s own productivity and keep technical skills up to date.   Maintains accurate and current data files.
Other Essential Knowledge/Skills: Public speaking, understanding of people, ability to adapt to changing situations, ability to understand and analyze industry trends, sales ability, computer skills, basic math skills, and negotiation skills.  The Spanish language is not a requirement but helpful.
Career growth: We encourage you to grow by providing formal and informal development programs, coaching, and on-the-job challenges. We want you to ask questions, take chances, and explore the possible.
UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace, please visit our Career site homepage to view our EEO statement and Drug-Free policy.

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