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Grants Writer
Location:
Saint Paul, MN
Description:
Grants Writer College Possible Remote About College Possible: As one of the largest and most successful college access and success programs in the country, since 2000 College Possible has helped more than 80,000 students from under-represented communities get into and through college through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support. Its pioneering model matches students with a near-peer coach and an evidence-based curriculum designed to help students overcome the most common barriers to getting into college and completing their degree - all at no cost to students or their families. Nationwide, College Possible students are three times more likely to earn a bachelor's degree within six years than their peers from similar backgrounds. College Possible is a proud AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is a federal agency that brings people together to tackle the country's most pressing challenges through national service. Our AmeriCorps members commit to a year of service as a College Possible coach in communities throughout the country. Many coaches represent the identities of the students they serve, and each brings a commitment to social justice and closing the college equity divide. Our near-peer coaching model has earned national recognition: the inaugural Evergreen National Education Award recognized our leadership in increasing access to and success in college for students from low-income backgrounds. It also earns top-of-field results: a Harvard study found that the program more than doubles a student's chance of enrolling in a four-year college, and our students are four times more likely to become college graduates than their low-income peers. College Possible has an annual operating budget of $33 million, more than 150 full-time employees and more than 175 AmeriCorps and VISTA service members. During the 2021-2022 school year, we reached an estimated 24,000 students nationwide. During the 2021-2022 school year, we reached an estimated 24,000 students nationwide. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion College Possible is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks to build a diverse workforce to create impact in partnership with the communities we serve. We welcome a diverse pool of qualified applicants. For each of its positions, College Possible is mindful about what best serves our students, and seeks to hire staff with relevant experience, skills and aptitude, and a commitment to the power of education. To learn more, read our Diversity and Inclusion Plan. Headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, College Possible operates: regional sites in Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; and Seattle, WA; College Forward in Austin, TX; and Catalyze partnerships in California, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Tennessee. Learn more at CollegePossible.org . Equal Opportunity Employer College Possible is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals and conduct all possible activities in fully accessible settings. Alternative application formats are available upon request by contacting XXXX@collegepossible.org . Your Role as Grant Writer Reporting to the Senior Development Director, the Grant Writer is responsible for assisting with the writing and related research necessary to complete grant applications and reports. The Grant Writer is a key participant in efforts to grow corporate and foundation support of College Possible. The Grant Writer will support and direct activities to increase institutional giving to meet the fundraising and strategic goals and objectives of College Possible Omaha. Responsibilities also include managing a grant calendar and organizing timelines and deadlines to ensure timely submission of proposals and supporting materials, such as reports for existing grants, preparing budgets for grant applications and reports, conducting prospect research, and drafting a variety of donor correspondences. Equally important, the Grant Writer will be responsible for prospecting and prioritization of institutional partners. The successful candidate will have strong project writing and communications skills and d emonstrated past grant success through total dollars raised and grants submitted/awarded, and an interest in helping to drive system-wide, catalytic improvements in college access and equality. Create strategic plan for institutional giving: Work closely with the senior development director to drive strategy for corporate, foundation and government revenue. This includes assisting with the creation of annual revenue plans that meet our revenue needs and creating multi-year revenue plans. The grants manager also assists with strategic engagement for specific institutional donors working towards growth and multi-year gifts. Manage grant calendar to ensure timely submission of documents, proposals and reports: Manage donor files, including electronic files through Raiser's Edge Database (or other database as assigned). Track all deadlines for proposals and reports to ensure that every grant request and report is completed and submitted on time. Meet the senior development director regularly to discuss upcoming deadlines, submissions and reports. Collect and manage information relevant to grants and reports. Develop, write and submit grant proposals: Support achievement of the organization's revenue needs through superb grant writing for proposals, reports, and letters. Research and identify grant-making agencies and appropriate funding opportunities: Work with the senior development director to conduct prospect research to identify new funding opportunities to support the organization's revenue needs. Including capital campaign prospects. Research data on populations served including needs, trends and other resources in the area: Work with the program team and national data analysis research and evaluation team to develop research and evidence that helps make the College Possible case and strengthens grant proposals. Relationship development and stewardship: Manage a portfolio of institutional donors including initial identification and outreach and proposal, development of relationships into strong partnership, ongoing stewardship and ultimately increased gifts and deeper engagement with partners in portfolio. Database management : Ensure database integrity and the effective use and maintenance of donor records and mailing list. Source and write impact stories . Work with the Development and Communications Associate to research and develop impact stories involving students, staff and volunteers to elevate the organization's mission to College Possible audiences as well as potentially pitch to external news outlets. Manage Development Calendar . Manage calendar to strategically integrate messaging to listserv, individuals, institutions, and social media followers. Other duties as assigned. What You Bring Education/Certifications/Licenses: Bachelor's degree in English, communications, creative writing, or a related area required. Related Work Experience: Minimum of 2-years experience in grant writing. Experience interacting with corporate, foundation and/or government donors required. A solid understanding of budgets and revenue plans as they relate to proposals and grants. Demonstrated research skills in qualifying prospective funders. Knowledge of grant submission and fundraising processes. Computer/Software Skills: Excellent working knowledge of computers and CRM tools. Strong computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Fundraising software. Other Skills, Abilities and Requirements: Must be available 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Monday - Friday Ability to work effectively in a remote work environment. Exceptionally strong written communication skills, ability to write clear, structured, and persuasive proposals. Strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively interpret data and reports. Outstanding attention to detail, including proofreading and project follow-through. Top quality organization skills, unwavering ability to meet deadlines and multi-task. Willingness to take initiative. Motivated and able to work independently as well as with a team. Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships. Ability to handle confidential manners with utmost integrity. Willingness to travel to the Omaha site office 4 times per year. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when needed. Ability to stand and/or sit for a minimum of 7 hours a day What We Offer In addition to joining a committed, diverse, values-based organization, we offer: An opportunity for you to have a tremendous impact both internally and in the broader country a competitive salary commensurate with experience excellent benefits including complete health, dental, life, short-term and long-term insurance. 401(k) retirement plan Encouraged sustainability through a generous paid time off program. Personalized professional development and growth opportunities. To Join Our Growing College Possible Team Please apply at: www.CollegePossible.org/careers Include a resume and cover letter Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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College Possible Leadership Team
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December 26 2023 on ApplicantPool
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