Grants Associate, Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Posted by Congreso de Latinos Unidos on June 13, 2016

Position Announcement
Grants Associate

Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., a dynamic nonprofit, is currently seeking a full-time Grants Associate to work within its Administration division. The Grants Associate is dedicated to achieving fundraising goals for Congreso’s programmatic divisions. This position oversees the grant writing process from the initial stage of research to proposal submission and follow-up, including writing acknowledgements and reports. A general overview of primary responsibilities includes: prospect research; strategic planning; interviewing staff for information; grant research; proposal writing, proofreading, and editing; task assignment and follow-up; scheduling; record-keeping; data management; and proposal assembly and submission.

Working with the Director of Grants and other Grant Associates, has internal contacts with administrative and programmatic staff and external contact with contract administrators and government agencies and thus must maintain a professional manner. This position holds access to sensitive Congreso information and is expected to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

The Grant Associate works within the agency’s Programmatic Administration department and reports to the Director of Grants. This unit falls under the management of the Chief Programs Officer (CPO).

About Congreso
Congreso is a multi-service nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen Latino communities through social, economic, education, and health services; leadership development and advocacy. Founded in Philadelphia in 1977, Congreso has grown into a national thought leader on nonprofit performance management with an expert focus on the Latino community. Congreso is anchored by its innovative Primary Client Model (PCM™), and provides direct services to residents of the Philadelphia region while providing consult to other nonprofits and government systems nationally.

Essential Functions

Research and Training
1. Use technology tools, resources, and networking to identify and cultivate potential funding opportunities.
2. Review funder information and application guidelines, including in web sites and printed materials, to help determine if funder priorities align with Congreso’s programs and funding priorities.
3. Communicate when necessary or instructed with potential and/or existing funders.
4. Make recommendations regarding programmatic funding strategies.
5. Maintain timely correspondences and communication with current and potential funders.
6. Research grant opportunities, analyze prospective funders’ past grant making histories, and present relevant information to appropriate Congreso programs for consideration.
7. Research, identify, and participate in internal and external events, training, seminars, and other activities necessary to state current with philanthropic trends and new funding sources and opportunities.
8. Regularly update database for agency use in proposals, reports, and other functions.
9. Regularly collect and update program information for use in grant proposals and agency marketing materials.
10. Identify and become familiar with various funding information resources including ongoing review of listserv information about grant opportunities.
11. Stay current with general social service trends.
12. Attend Congreso programs and events when possible or requested.

Experience, Education, and Licensure

Minimum Experience:
 1-2 years of experience in development and/or strong interest in grant writing, grant administration, grant submission, and research in a nonprofit social service setting.
 Familiarity with social service resources and Latino communities a plus.
 Strong research, writing, and organizational skills are required.

Minimum Education:
 BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in Communications, English, Social Work, Public Administration, or other related field of study.

A Career with Congreso: Your talent and passion + our mission = outcomes

Come grow our reputation. Employees come to Congreso because they hear the positive things our clients, employees, and supporters say about us. Congreso has served the neighborhoods of eastern North Philadelphia since 1977. We have built our reputation on trust and high-quality human service delivery. And now our expertise in client-centered, outcomes-informed service delivery is extending our reputation beyond local borders to regional and national renown.

Come serve the community. Employees come to Congreso because of their passion to work directly with members of a vibrant and diverse community towards greater self-sufficiency. We have grassroots in Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican community and a commitment to strengthen all who live in the communities we serve. Our campus is located in the heart of the Eastern North Philadelphia neighborhoods we serve and includes a charter school that houses college courses at night.

Come celebrate culture. Employees come to Congreso because of the diversity of our employees, clients, and community we serve. We seek to serve all clients through practices that show inclusion, empathy and understanding regardless of cultural identities.

Come be part of our “familia.” Employees come to Congreso for a working culture that reflects our family-centered service approach and our commitment to balance work and family. Our “mi casa es su casa” welcome extends to employees and all who seek services from us. Our employees value the feeling of being “like family” and the close and supportive relationships they have with co-workers.

Come grow professionally. Employees come to Congreso to gain experience, learn new skills, and grow professionally. Our Primary Client Model™ provides employees with continuous education and professional development in client-centered, data-informed, and culturally appreciative service delivery. We recognize supervisors as leaders and an essential link between retention and service quality. All supervisors engage in regular professional development and organizational strategy conversations with Congreso’s President/CEO. Congreso has a reputation for leadership development, with many former employees now in leadership positions at the local, regional and national level.

To Apply
For more information and to apply to this position please go to here.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=congresodl&jobId=22531&lang=en_US&source=CC3

EEOC
Congreso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Congreso is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at Congreso are made without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability or military/veteran status, or any other protected class as set forth under applicable State, Local and Federal Civil Rights Laws.