Grant Writer and Donor Relations Manager, Community Mental Health

The Grant Writer II and Donor Relations Manager is responsible for taking leadership on several department initiatives, in three primary categories: 1) grant writing, 2) grant/funder management, and 3) donor management. This position also supports other administrative tasks and functions related to the Communications and Development department of Directions for Living (DFL). This position requires a high level of independent judgment in reviewing and evaluating possible sources of funds and managing funder relationships before, during, and after a proposal is submitted. This position is responsible for improving proposal-writing results by evaluating and designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate language to ensure alignment with DFL's strategic plan and in partnership with DFL's Leadership Team. There is a high level of responsibility for meeting communicated goals, which directly impact the financial status of the business. This position exercises discretion in decision-making on a daily basis to select, prepare, and coordinate grants and donor management. This position requires minimal supervision.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree in Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, or English, or other closely related field, or a Bachelor's degree in any of the identified fields with 3 - 5 years' proven grant writing experience.