Job Tracking ID: Job Tracking ID: 512620-891577 Job Location: Hartford , CT Job Level: Job Level: Any Level of Education: BA/BS Job Type: Full-Time/Regular Years of Experience: Years of Experience: 5 - 7 Years Starting Date: Starting Date: ASAP Salary: Salary: 80,000.00 to 95,000.00(0) USD
Job Description
Our Mission:
The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.
Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for five consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining an organization that’s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.
Salary: $85,000-$95,000 DOE
Hybrid!
JOB SUMMARY
The director will lead the development and maintenance of a major grant funding portfolio built on the acquisition and renewal of competitive state, local and federal grants and other funding opportunities. This position will require the successful interface and relationship management with senior leaders and managers, staff, funders, and other external stakeholders. The Director will be responsible for a combination of grant-seeking and post-award grants management activities, including: prospecting for and prioritizing opportunities; grant writing and packaging of program information for submission to grantors according to requirements; supporting or completing grant reporting to funders; and, developing, documenting and continuously improving internal processes and systems necessary to manage and improve the grant portfolio. This position provides technical advice and direct assistance to program and services leadership to promote sound program design and implementation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and drive development of multiple, and potentially complex, grant proposals with various internal and external parties simultaneously; coordinate multi-agency collaborative proposals.
Manage internal process for making recommendations about funding priorities, options, opportunities, in alignment with the agency goals, relevant research, and system level.
Update, improve, and complete programmatic grant funding renewals
Working with and leading program, clinical or other staff, effectively design and package programmatic, clinical, and other information into a cohesive, compelling and successful grant proposal.
Conduct research on programming models, services, and best practices to influence innovation and quality in proposals.
Conduct prospect research; analyze grantors’ funding history, patterns, and potential.
Communicate and report to leadership about the working grants inventory and pipeline regularly and as requested.
In conjunction with other leaders, cultivate relationships with identified funders/agencies on behalf of The Village. Maintain or promote positive relationships with current or potential collaborators and funders.
Work with agency leaders and staff to negotiate/execute agreements and contracts and to complete required reporting as appropriate.
Work independently and as a part of a team; coordinate with the Advancement staff.
Represent The Village on external planning/advisory committees or councils, as assigned
Coordinate and supervise the work of outside consultants
Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management
Experience and Skills
EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years leadership experience in public administration and/or health and human service field.
Demonstrated knowledge of grant-seeking processes and proven track record of securing grant funding.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of specific Federal, state, local agency funding processes, guidelines and regulations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including grant writing and editing.
Knowledge of The Village’s service population and array; familiar with commonly used data sources for grant-related research.
Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Self-motivated: ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
Ability to determine priorities, handle multiple projects simultaneously and perform under deadline pressures. Must be very detail oriented and have excellent project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to make logical judgments utilizing critical thinking and independent decision-making skills appropriately.
Demonstrated success in developing effective working relationships. Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team.
Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Job Benefits
As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities.
We offer eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive, flexible benefits.
https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/
The Village for Families and Children is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
