Grant Writer

  • Full-time

Company Description

What began in a 500-unit public housing development in San Antonio, Texas, with an annual budget of $50,000 serving 35 families, AVANCE has grown to over 100 program sites across the U.S., serving thousands of parents and children annually through early childhood education/parenting and family support services.

AVANCE is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, community-based organization originally conceptualized at Cornell University by graduate students of Dr. Urie Bronfenbrenner. The first AVANCE Mother-Infant Program was established in Dallas, Texas in 1972 with funding from the Zale Corporation. Zale then provided seed funding to bring the program to San Antonio, Texas and hired Gloria Rodriguez as the first Executive Director of the San Antonio branch in 1973.

While the Dallas site closed its doors in 1974, AVANCE in San Antonio continued and Dr. Rodriguez became the visionary leader whom firmly established, enhanced and expanded the concept in San Antonio, developing the AVANCE Parent-Child Education Program into the effective and comprehensive program it is today. AVANCE is widely recognized as a national model and best practice in early childhood education.

Job Description

BASIC PURPOSE: This position is responsible for preparing grant documents, letters of inquiry, and grant schedules.  Grant Writer is responsible for conducting prospect research and drafting grant proposals, establishing and maintaining proposal database, and managing information on funding resources for the National Office and Chapters.     

  • Research funding source proposal requirements and submission deadlines.
  • Communicate with senior management to determine goals and objectives, scope, feasibility, and      program funding needs.
  • Research background information, statistical, and analytical information to support proposals.
  • Draft and prepare letters of inquiry and grant proposals seeking state/federal funding and      foundation/corporate support.
  • Perform and manage prospect research on foundations, corporations and state/federal agencies to evaluate grant opportunities. 
  • Prioritize projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meet deadlines and manage supplemental material required for proposals.
  • Maintain calendar of RFP/LOI deadlines to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports.
  • Coordinate closely with the Grants Manager and senior staff in matters of resource identification,      follow-up and communications.
  • Establish and maintain proposal database to include timelines with new and continuing proposals,      current records, confidential files, research documents, potential funding sources, etc.    
  • Report monthly on the progress of grants status.
  • Work and coordinate with Chapters in fund development and resource identification.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required: 

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences or Liberal Arts from an accredited college or university.

 

 

EXPERIENCE

Required:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in government grant-writing in a nonprofit environment and a      demonstrated record of success in securing grants in one or more of the following areas: Education (including Early Head Start/Head Start), Community Development, Social & Human Services, and/or Youth & Children.
  • Experience translating research and policy language into accessible, compelling, and informative      material.
  • Familiarity with city, state, and federal funding sources.

 

Preferred:

  • Preferred 7 to 10 years of experience in government grant-writing in a nonprofit environment and a      demonstrated record of success in securing grants in one or more of the following areas: Education (including Early Head Start/Head Start), Community Development, Social & Human Services, and/or Youth & Children.

Additional Information

ATTN: HR @ 210-270-4638 (Fax) This position is for the San Antonio, National Office.  Only selected candidates will be contacted.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Due to the volume of interest, we cannot respond to every resume and we are unable to provide ongoing status. You will only be contacted if you are determined to be one of the most qualified candidates for the position(s) based on your skills and experience.

Positions open until filled. Must pass background check, physical and drug screen. EEO