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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.&nbsp; Primary responsibilities include researching grant opportunities, writing proposals, managing timelines, and ensuring that budget and grant reporting requirements are met.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;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.&nbsp; 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:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Full-time&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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&nbsp;&nbsp;</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:&nbsp; 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:&nbsp; 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:&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; &nbsp;
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.&nbsp; Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
UNITED WAY CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF 
	●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities.&nbsp; This drives their performance and professional motivations. 
	●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal. 
	●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement. 
	●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;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. 
	●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

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