JOB OPPORTUNITY
JEWISH COUNCIL FOR THE AGING
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Development Specialist/Grant Writer
Classification: Exempt, Level 50, .5 FTE
General function: Under the supervision of the Assistant Executive Director, to work collaboratively with JCA’s program and accounting staff and, as appropriate, with volunteers and representatives of other organizations to plan, write or edit public and private grant applications, manage or help to manage the grant reporting process, conduct prospect research, and develop related
materials.
Personality profile: Precise. Analytical. Detail oriented. Tactful. Reliable. Punctual and deadline-driven. A quick learner who welcomes and integrates advice from many sources including donors, volunteers, staff, clients and consultants. A roll-up-the-shirtsleeves person who is comfortable in the background, letting others shine.
Duties:
To research grant programs and plans that promote JCA’s mission. As appropriate, to meet with granting organization representatives.
As assigned, to research and to write, co-write or edit funding applications and proposals for submission to foundations; The Jewish Federation; United Way; or county, state and U.S. agencies.
To prepare or assist other staff in preparing fiscal and programmatic reports required by granting agencies and to remind staff periodically based on each unique grant of the need to submit such reports.
To maintain ongoing communication with department heads or other key personnel to identify and prioritize project needs to be funded through the grant procurement process and to provide them with timely and understandable information on funding opportunities, requirements and procedures. To collaborate in defining and implementing project funding strategies.
To work collaboratively with finance and program staff to develop budgets as well as fiscal justifications for new proposals and the renewals of grants.
To maintain accurate, accessible and current records of grant applications and responses to those applications.
To develop and disseminate within JCA standardized “boilerplate” information about JCA.
To perform other related duties as assigned.
To carry out all duties and responsibilities in a manner that protects the health information of JCA clients and that conforms to all state, county and federal rules, regulations or requirements of law related to client health information or privacy rights. This obligation will survive the termination of employment or the end of association with JCA regardless of the reason for such termination. (For current staff, violations of the privacy policies and procedures may result in sanctions up to and including termination.)
Experience, Skills and Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Gerontology, or a related field.
Four years of documented success in securing public and private grants at the $100,000+ level.
Knowledge of aging-related services and needs and of JCA’s community service programs or ability to become knowledgeable within three months.
Expertise in working with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other JCA-owned software. Willing and able to generate word-processed documents and presentations independently.
Excellent organizational, budgeting and analytical skills.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects with attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in standard English including outstanding proofreading skills.
Ability to work collaboratively under pressure to meet deadlines for grant opportunities.
Capable of being bonded.
Able to work evenings, weekends and other irregular hours to get the job done.
Able to travel within the Greater Washington, D.C. area to attend meetings, visit program sites, etc. Access to a car.
Or any other suitable combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience that would render a candidate qualified for this position.
Reporting relationships: May coordinate the work of consultants or job trainees as well as interns or other volunteers. Reports to the Assistant Executive Director.
Updated January 15, 2010