Massachusetts Creative Jobs

Collaborates with Director of Development and VP of Philanthropy and Community Engagement to research, write, submit, and report on grants to private foundations, government, and other grant-making organizations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Conducts research of grant opportunities. Develops and writes grant proposals to government, foundations and other grant-making organizations Persuasively communicates the mission and programs to potential funders. Establishes and maintains contact and relationships with grant-making organizations contacts. Maintains calendar to ensure timely submission of letter of intent, proposals, and reports. Assemble and submit grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations Serves as mandated reporter for suspected cases of abuse and/or neglect to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC). OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs additional duties, as assigned. COMPETENCIES Total Quality Management: Is dedicated to providing the highest quality services which meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers; is committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and performance management; creates a learning environment leading to the most efficient and effective work processes. Vision and Purpose: Demonstrates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; creates milestones to rally support behind the vision. Ethics, Values and Diversity: Promotes an appropriate and effective work environment and strives to ensure that the agency\'s core values and beliefs are applied during all circumstances; genuinely cares about people; deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages, lifestyle choices and genders; supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all; adheres to and promotes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); advocates for the rights and interests of individuals with disabilities to maximize their potential in the programs and communities of their choice. Integrity and Trust: Is respectful, truthful, and transparent; keeps confidences; takes ownership and responsibility for decisions and outcomes. Oral and Written Communications: Speaks clearly, appropriately and effectively with a diverse group of individuals; is an active listener and gets clarification when necessary; participates constructively in meetings; is able to write clearly and succinctly; is able to communicate clearly in a variety of settings and situations. PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Bachelor\'s degree. Prior experience writing grants preferred. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY No supervisory responsibility. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS Normal working conditions.