Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the agency Executive Director or designee, the
person will be responsible for the research, preparation, development, writing and
submission of grant proposals to local, state, and federal, foundation and corporate
entities to maintain current grants and the possibility of new funding opportunities.
Responsible for the timely submission of grant performance reports to funder. Work with
Executive Director, Deputy Director, Fiscal Director and other agency staff to ensure
funding goals are being met.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Writing experience in area(s) of human/social services, domestic
violence, community corrections, community outreach programs, HIV/AIDS and
housing/homelessness.
- Must be able to demonstrate successful track record of grant
research, preparation and submission to diverse funding sources (local, state, federal,
private, corporate).
- Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of the grant
writing process. AAGP, AFP or NGMA membership or credentials a plus.
- Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills. Working knowledge of grant terminology, grant processes and standard grant requirements.
- Must have excellent verbal and
written communication skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Manage current grants; rewrite and ensure renewals are up to date.
- Respond to RFP’s & RFQ’s.
- Research and identify new funding sources (federal, state, local, corporate, private
foundations).
- Meet with deputy director and program staff to strategically match prospective funding
sources with existing and emerging program needs.
- Coordinate/work with Fiscal Director to develop grant budgets.
- Gather necessary input from appropriate program staff relating to program description
and needs.
- Draft inquiry letters and funding requests; submit to appropriate program staff and
development director for feedback; incorporate edits/changes.
- Collect appendices, data, letters of support, memos of understanding, budget materials
for inclusion in proposal package.
- Complete submission process, i.e, collating, photocopying, packaging and mailing
and/or electronic submission.
- Track and generate grant updates, reports other grant related information to funders.
- Maintains appropriate grant files grant reporting schedules and submission
requirements for agency purposes.
- Work with grant monitors/administrators from funding sources to maintain relationships.
- Assist with quality assurance and program monitoring activities, as needed.
- Be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes, able
to effectively work under pressure, use independent judgment and produce a quality
work product within tight time constraints.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Education: Minimum requirement of BA/BS in English or related field, plus
three years of grant management.
Supervision: No Supervision
The New Jersey Association on Correction is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1961 that provides services in seven New Jersey counties to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, persons with HIV/AIDS and those who are reentering society following incarceration. For more information see .
ASSOCIATION PHILOSOPHY: All Association employees must be committed to the New Jersey Association on Correction’s philosophy: To promote social justice and human dignity in the policies and institutions which govern offenders and victims of crime through educational, legislative and rehabilitative programs.
The New Jersey Association on Correction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lawful political affiliation or group membership, physical handicap, age, marital status, sexual orientation, prior involvement in the criminal justice system, off the job lawful activities or physical appearance.
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