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Community Grant Writer

Job Overview

Reports To: Vice President of Impact
Job Status: 32 hours per week on average-flexible schedule
Benefits: Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability), 403b Plan, Parking, PTO

The Community Grant Writer is responsible for aligning grant opportunities to community priority areas and creating successful grant applications, as well as building and managing collaborative local partnerships. The Community Grant Writer builds relationships with funders and partners in community opportunity areas, researches and evaluates grant opportunities, and bridges intersectionality to funnel more grant dollars to the Greater Dubuque region around identified shared priorities.

As a mission-driven organization, Community Foundation staff are primarily motivated by the work we do and the culture we offer. Our work culture inspires positive community-wide change, idea sharing, and a collaborative work environment. Our team is highly collaborative, and everyone shares in the success of the organization. Each staff member is an effective ambassador for the organization.

• Developing relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders, including understanding the work of nonprofits in the region.
• Supporting local nonprofits in building their own capacity to apply for grants.
• Maintaining proficient knowledge of community priorities, data, and programs.
• Identifying grant funding opportunities.
• Writing, submitting, and managing grant proposals and grant reports.
• Furnishing prospective funders with supporting documents.
• Facilitating and/or attending collaborative meetings.
• Compiling a semi-annual activity report.
• Maintaining appropriate records.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be discussed and assigned.
• Extremely strong written communication skills.
• Ability to research grants and funding opportunities independently.
• Multi-project management.
• Demonstrated success in grant-writing strongly preferred.

The Employer Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. This job description is general and may evolve over time and is subject to periodic updating at management’s discretion to assign the employee different and/or additional duties or responsibilities.

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque believes all people should be valued, respected, and provided equal opportunity. CFGD does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, familial status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all activities at the CFGD, including but not limited to employment, volunteer recruitment, grantmaking, selection of vendors, and use of our facilities. CFGD does not knowingly partner with individuals or organizations whose programs, services, employment, or volunteer opportunities do not comply with our policy.

TO APPLY

Send resume to: office@dbqfoundation.org