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Catholic Charities is one of the largest, most comprehensive human services agencies in Northern California, reaching more than 32,000 individuals a year in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties. We tackle some of the most pressing challenges in our community – homelessness, generational poverty, inequality, aging in isolation, HIV-AIDS, and immigration to name a few – with determination, expertise, and collaborative problem-solving with those we serve. As an integral part of our communities, we work to keep our neighborhoods diverse, productive, safe, and healthy through our more than 30 programs, comprehensive services, and social justice advocacy. We bolster our neighbors – single mothers, adults and families experiencing homelessness, adults with disabilities, seniors, children and youth, people living with HIV/AIDS, and immigrants – when they need help, solutions, and hope. We are compassionate caregivers, ardent advocates, and champions of those in need. If you are eager to have a substantive impact on the lives of others and the health of our community, apply here. Join us as we change lives.

The Director of Grants will support the cultivation of charitable support from business, corporate and private foundation donors by overseeing the research, writing and submission of grant proposals and attendant reports. The Director of Grants will supervise the Grants Writer and be responsible for assigning all grant-related activities; monitoring workloads and approving timesheets and expense reports submitted by the Grants Writer. The Director of Grants will report to the Chief Operating Officer.

• Supervise the Grants Writer in the annual implementation of the Foundation Plan – a schedule of regular grant proposal submissions and reports.
• Organize regular team meetings to assess progress toward the Foundation Plan goals and timetable of submissions and reports.
• Conduct a bi-annual “check-in” with each Grants Writer to assess progress toward personal and professional goals.
• Research and identify prospective corporate and foundation donors for grant solicitation.
• Write accurate, comprehensive and compelling grant proposals that conform to all requirements set forth by various funding guidelines, including: re-creating editable forms, assembling financial documents, creating program budgets, etc.
• Manage the preparation, submission and tracking of assigned grant proposals, observing Grants Office procedures for tracking grant research, solicitation and progress in database.
• Produce internal documents and external correspondence necessary for effective grant management while observing the Corporate and Foundation Relations office procedures for tracking grant research, solicitation and progress in database.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with program staff and work with them to accomplish organizational fundraising goals.
• Cultivate relationships with corporate and foundation donors in addition to members of Catholic Charities Board of Directors.
• Assist with Advancement activities as required.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education; Master’s degree preferred
• 3-4 years of successful grant writing experience with progressively responsible duties.
• 3-4 years of experience work with a social or human service agency.
• 3-4 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience handling confidential personal and financial information.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership skills and/or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated researching and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication and planning skills.
• High degree of attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines efficiently and simultaneously.
• Solid team player who is able to work well collaboratively on projects and when under pressure.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the teaching and organization (heirarchical) structure of the Roman Catholic Church and the ability to effectively liaison with parish leaders and staff.
• Proficiency in common word processing, desktop publishing, and database software applications (experience in Raiser’s Edge preferred).
• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations.

The Director of Grants will support the cultivation of charitable support from business, corporate and private foundation donors by overseeing the research, writing and submission of grant proposals and attendant reports. The Director of Grants will supervise the Grants Writer and be responsible for assigning all grant-related activities; monitoring workloads and approving timesheets and expense reports submitted by the Grants Writer. The Director of Grants will report to the Chief Operating Officer.

• Supervise the Grants Writer in the annual implementation of the Foundation Plan – a schedule of regular grant proposal submissions and reports.
• Organize regular team meetings to assess progress toward the Foundation Plan goals and timetable of submissions and reports.
• Conduct a bi-annual “check-in” with each Grants Writer to assess progress toward personal and professional goals.
• Research and identify prospective corporate and foundation donors for grant solicitation.
• Write accurate, comprehensive and compelling grant proposals that conform to all requirements set forth by various funding guidelines, including: re-creating editable forms, assembling financial documents, creating program budgets, etc.
• Manage the preparation, submission and tracking of assigned grant proposals, observing Grants Office procedures for tracking grant research, solicitation and progress in database.
• Produce internal documents and external correspondence necessary for effective grant management while observing the Corporate and Foundation Relations office procedures for tracking grant research, solicitation and progress in database.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with program staff and work with them to accomplish organizational fundraising goals.
• Cultivate relationships with corporate and foundation donors in addition to members of Catholic Charities Board of Directors.
• Assist with Advancement activities as required.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionalbending, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and walking.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Intermittent repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time

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.

• The worker is occasionally exposed to perfume or scents in personal care products used by employees, clients, and visitors.
• Noise level is usually moderate in accordance with a typical office environment.
• Casual, professional environment.
• Opportunities for weekend/evening attendance at Catholic Charities special events, corporate functions, etc. (voluntary