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Cause Capacity · 2 days ago

Grants Writer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$31.25/hr - $38.50/hr

3+ years exp

Cause Capacity is an emerging non-profit organization focused on advancing community health and well-being through Indigenous-led stewardship. They are seeking a part-time Grants Writer responsible for creating competitive grant applications and managing the grant process from application to final report.

Human Resources

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the ISN’s daily, monthly, quarterly and annual grants Making processes to ensure proper authorization, funding and timely payment of grants

Work closely with ISN Program Manager in the management and disbursement of subgrantee program

Manage, maintain and deliver grant-related reporting for both internal and external constituencies. Legal and compliance

Along with the Network Director and Finance Officer, ensure compliance with relevant tax laws governing the ISNs grants and source of funding

Remain up to date on ISN and nonprofit best practices, grant-making guidelines and regulations, and manage and recommend changes for new and existing grant-making policies

Manage grant processes and systems related to ISN Grants program, from end-to-end, including implementation, maintenance and improvement of processes

Evaluate existing and evolving technologies and trends in the grant-making field and make recommendations for improvement

Work closely with the Board of Directors, Network Director, and ISN team to ensure the highest level of donor satisfaction with the grant-making process to ensure philanthropic intent

Work closely with ISN team to identify and allocate funding sources for ISN grant-making programs

Work directly with donors and charitable fund advisors as needed

Assist Network Director as well as ISN Board of Directors in various assignments as needed

Qualification

Grants managementGrant lawsMicrosoft OfficeNonprofit accountingNonprofit fundingProject managementCommunication skillsLeadership experience

Required

Requires bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a field related to the nonprofit sector, or

Minimum of three years of relevant experience, preferably in a nonprofit or foundation environment

Knowledge of tribal, federal, state and local government laws and regulations regarding grant agreements and administration, including California tax laws governing charitable contributions

Leadership experience required

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel

Knowledge and experience with accrual-based and nonprofit accounting systems

Preferred

Previous Grant Manager experience

Fund accounting experience

Minimum three years' experience in grants administration and processes

Proven ability to work successfully with Indigenous organizations and Tribes, and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity, equity and inclusion

Commitment to the Network's values of accountability, collaboration, community, stewardship and trust

Results oriented with superior skills in project management, organization, planning and attention to detail

Strong communication, written and verbal and interpersonal skills

Proactive, self-directed and reliable

High sense of integrity, honesty and ethics

Flexible, responsive, and collaborative work style with a strong service mentality

Familiarity with nonprofit funding and associated grant-making