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.