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Join to apply for the Senior Grant Writer role at Metropolitan Family Services 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Grant Writer role at Metropolitan Family Services If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you! We are currently looking to fill a Senior Grant Writer role at our Headquarters! Salary The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $64,500 and $74,500 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. Essential Job Functions Support the completion of the grant writing process, which includes new and renewal submissions. Participate in informational sessions for private or government application and report key information. Research to identify which funding opportunities are aligned with Metropolitan Family Service programs. Review proposal requests to make recommendations and coordinate the development of a competitive application, in partnership with relevant internal stakeholders. Research prospects and review request for proposals to make recommendations for submission to Metropolitan decision makers. Provide summaries of RFPs and work plans for completion of applications by RFP deadlines. Work in collaboration with internal Metropolitan stakeholders to prepare and submit competitive high quality grant applications. Ensure grant application deadlines are met. Develop, manage, and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies for private institutional financial support. Identify prospects and conduct research to determine levels of philanthropic affinity and capacity (for Grant Writers who write Private Grants only). Work closely with supervisory staff to review and implement solicitation and cultivation strategies. Arrange and coordinate cultivation, stewardship, and recognition activities including site visits for sponsors and donors. Coordinate (with Metropolitan’s Donor Data Team) the accurate tracking of institutional donations/gift commitments in SalesForce. Provide summary reports of grant submissions and track success rate of submissions. Supervise contractual staff as needed. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES Experience with Microsoft Office programs. Experience using relational databases such as Salesforce (for Grant Writers assigned to private grants). Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. 5+ years of grant writing experience required. Experience with donor management system preferred. A self-starter, able to problem –solve and identify potential solutions preferred. Additional Requirements Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks. Transportation/Travel Requirements Driving for work preferred with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites required. Physical Demands While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal. Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here ! Some Highlights Include Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, and VSP Vision Coverage. Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date. FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members. Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility. And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered! Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you. More About Us Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Metropolitan Family Services by 2x Get notified about new Grants Writer jobs in Chicago, IL . 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