Description
OUR ORGANIZATION:
Kinexus Group, recognized as one of Nonprofit Times 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Best Nonprofits to Work For, is a cutting-edge community development organization with growing initiatives to create an economically thriving Michigan. We are change agents who create solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality.
OUR TEAM:
The MiWorks! Team is made up of dedicated professionals whose role is to develop the local workforce and build a talent pipeline to meet current and future needs of employers in the area. At the same time, we are helping jobseekers in our community find sustainable employment. We work closely with local businesses to connect jobseekers to multiple types of employment from entry level work to professional careers.
OUR DESIRED OUTCOMES:
This position will assist in the organization’s pursuit of federal, state, and local grants that supports the work of multiple subsidiaries. The Grant Writer will be challenged to research, synthesize information, write, and assemble competitive proposals to support a family of organizations delivering an array of services including but not limited to workforce solutions, economic development, community development, adult education, secondary education, reentry services, and dropout prevention and recovery programming. The Grant Writer will also work with operations and program staff for effective launch of funded programs.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
Primary duties of the Grant Writer include:
- Collaborate with program staff and leadership to gather program information, outcomes data, and impact stories needed for grant proposals and reports.
- Prepare clear, compelling, and competitive narratives for grant applications, Letters of Intent (LOIs), concept papers, and funder reports.
- Assist in the development of program budgets for grant proposals in collaboration with program managers and finance staff.
- Prepare and assemble all components of grant applications, including narratives, budgets, budget narratives, and supporting documents, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and submission deadlines.
- Conduct prospect research to identify new funding opportunities from governmental agencies, foundations, and corporate funders.
- Track grant opportunities, submission deadlines, and reporting requirements using internal tracking systems or grant management tools.
- Maintain accurate records of grant proposals, submissions, awards, and reporting schedules.
- Assist program teams in preparing required grant reports to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
- Support grant award management activities, including maintaining documentation and coordinating reporting timelines.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of organizational materials commonly required for grant submissions, such as program descriptions, data summaries, and supporting documentation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and/or experience
- Proven experience in grant writing and program development
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong skills in technical writing, editing, and proofreading
- Strategic thinker
- Ability to solve problems and recommend solutions to overcome challenges
- Ability to work independently, juggling a variety of tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Familiarity with government and foundation electronic grants systems/portals (e.g., SAM, grants.gov, JustGrants, NexSYS)
- Data analysis experience
- Budget development experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Flexible and open
- While this role is flexible with optional remote work, there will be meetings that will require on-site presence at our service locations. These meetings may be frequent at times.
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Culture of learning and professional growth
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- A robust onboarding experience to integrate you into our team.
- Team of Teams training in support of the organizational strategies.
- Job training and development to ensure you are established and growing in your role.
- Cross Operational Meetings with your peers.
- Be a part of transformational change in Michigan.
We have unique culture that requires individuals to be BOLD, INSPIRATIONAL, ENTREPRENEURIAL and INCLUSIVE. We spend more waking hours with each other than we do with family or friends, so finding someone that adds to our culture is extremely important.
Kinexus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids, reasonable accommodations and/or services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center: 711 Voice and TDD. Kinexus is a partner of American Job Centers.
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