Kinexus Group
Grant Writer
Benton Harbor, MI
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 125 days ago
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About the role
- We work closely with local businesses to connect jobseekers to multiple types of employment from entry level work to professional careers.
- The Grant Writer will also work with operations and program staff for effective launch of funded programs.
- We have unique culture that requires individuals to be BOLD, INSPIRATIONAL, ENTREPRENEURIAL and INCLUSIVE.
Responsibilities
- Kinexus is a partner of American Job Centers.
- Team of Teams training in support of the organizational strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and/or experience
- Proven experience in grant writing and program development
- Ability to solve problems and recommend solutions to overcome challenges
- Ability to work independently, juggling a variety of tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines
Nice to have
- Familiarity with government and foundation electronic grants systems/portals (e.g., SAM, grants.gov, JustGrants, NexSYS)
- Data analysis experience
- Budget development experience
- These meetings may be frequent at times.
- A robust onboarding experience to integrate you into our team.
- Job training and development to ensure you are established and growing in your role.
- Cross Operational Meetings with your peers.
Compensation
- Competitive salary and benefits
Company info
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- Kinexus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
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