VP of Grantmaking

Oversees the implementation and assessment of grant programs. Responsible for the strategic direction of the Grants department, grants management, and policy related activities.

Responsibilities

1. Identifies, researches, markets, and prepares proposals to submit to potential funding sources and agencies in order to secure funding for EGF.
2. Conduct grant-seeking and funding opportunity research - research grants and determine those with high alignment and funding opportunities for EGF programming
3. Construct and write clear, concise, and descriptive grant proposals and maintain a grant materials toolbox for programs
4. Collaborate with Board of Directors to create program and project budgets for grant proposals
5. Prepare grant proposals, needs statements, program designs, goals and objectives, evaluation plans, and partnership plans for all grants
6. Package all necessary documents and attachments for grant submittals
7. Review and proofread grant proposals to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with the funder's guidelines and requirements
8. Establish, maintain, and develop working relationships with funders, partners, and grantor agencies regarding funding inquiries/opportunities, grant application follow-up, and grant contract and/or budget revisions
9. Coordinate with Grant Managers, to ensure the accuracy of grant coding, and active/inactive grants
10. Establish and maintain a vast understanding of grant seeking software systems to identify new grant opportunities for EGF – make recommendations for software adoptions
11. Maintain and update calendar management system, to increase visibility and accountability for those assisting in the grant-seeking/writing process
12. Maintain Master Grant Tracking Documentation to include Active, Inactive, Pending, Grant to Apply For, etc

Skills/Qualifications

• Three or more years in non-profit with a demonstrated proficiency of writing and securing grants across all sectors.
• Ability to work effectively with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, as well as with other funders
• Excellent communication skills
• Aptitude for organizing tasks, managing time, and prioritizing projects
• Monthly commitment to EGF varies based on grant requirements