Director of Foundation & Government Grants

Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Title: Director of Foundation & Government Grants

Corps/Department: Community Relations & Development

Reports To: Executive Director of Development (EDD)

FLSA Status: Full Time/40 hours per week; Exempt

Rate: $60k-$65k (DOE)

Scope of Position: The Director of Foundation & Government Grants (DFGG) is responsible for securing funding from corporations, foundations, and government entities through research and proposal writing, relationship-building, and grant compliance. Working closely with the Executive Director of Development, corps officers, and program directors, the DFGG will translate programs and community needs into compelling proposals, steward existing funders, and ensure timely reporting. The position also identifies corporate sponsorship opportunities and supports development events as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Work with corps officers on a regular basis to discuss funding priorities and programmatic/ capital needs.
• Solicit and cultivate assigned caseload and maintain tracks reporting within BBCRM database to ensure goals are met.
• Ensure that proposals, RFPs and all reports are submitted in a timely manner and in line with established deadlines.
• Maintain a comprehensive grant database for private foundations. Deadlines, contacts, philanthropic focus, reporting requirements should all be included.
• Monitor State of Alaska grants portal to identify RFP's for potential response.
• Maintain grant records in GEMS in cooperation with Social Services and Finance to ensure reporting and compliance requirements are met.
• Research new grant opportunities within the Division and work with other Divisions, primarily Northwest and Cascade (in consultation with the EDD), to identify joint submission opportunities.
• Provide prompt responses to internal and external information enquiries of the foundation/ corporate/government grant area via phone, e-mail or in
• Facilitate, conduct and /or attend site visits and meetings with funding sources.
• Maintain grant records and track/monitor due dates for applications and reports.
• Ensure The Salvation Army Alaska Division is in good standing with funders
• Attend Development Department meetings, conferences, and trainings where requested.
• Work with EDD and CRD Team to identify corporate support for events.
• Assist with events as a part of the CRD Team as requested by EDD.

Required Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Business, Public Administration or a related field. May substitute six years of work experience in grant writing for degree. MSW or MPA a plus.
• Minimum of four years of grant writing experience. Government grant writing a plus.

Software-related Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required. Working knowledge of integrated and online grant portal database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training. Ability to use GEMS (State of Alaska Grant Management Database) a plus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be able to give presentations and be comfortable with public speaking. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.

Mathematical Skills: Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.

Performance Skills: Must be creative, self-motivated, organized, flexible and possess leadership skills.

Driver Requirements: Must be a licensed driver. Must also complete and pass The Salvation Army Driver Safety Course and pass the Background Check process required by The Salvation Army for employment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate a telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from a computer. Ability to understand written Information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship will result.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Salvation Army religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Salvation Army's religious purposes.

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.