Grants Development and Support Specialist I, School District of Philadelphia

Posted by School District of Philadelphia on May 9, 2023

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in  the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than  200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools  and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population  as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?

Job Summary 

Seeks and secures monetary support for a variety of District programs, from private  foundations, government agencies, and other sources. Researches the availability of funds  from various sources in order to acquire supplemental funding in support of District  programs and initiatives. Meets with District administers to initiate, coordinate, and insure  completion of the grant application process. Monitors program activities, ensures program  compliance, and keeps abreast of private and public funding priorities and opportunities.

Essential Functions 

• Researches public and private funding sources to determine their compatibility with School  District priorities; determines which funding agencies, foundations, and private groups  should be solicited.
• Drafts concepts papers in support of program priorities; reviews and interprets federal and  state foundation and corporation guidelines for funding proposals; prepares documents to  be used in soliciting funds; drafts funding proposals and applications.
• Assists in the preparation of grant summaries which include information such as the  funding source, type of grant, stated priorities, and the amount of funding available. • Advises and assists administrators with grant proposal writing techniques and the formal  application process during grant writing workshops.
• Prepares and submits grant proposals with input from various program offices and  relevant external entities.
• Reviews legislation and regulations for applicability to current and potential School District  needs and areas of concern, and ensures that program administrators are aware of  legislative changes in drafting proposals for funding.
• Monitors program services and implementation at sites throughout the city, to ensure  adherence to requirements established by the funding source.
• Prepares written reports of program activity and compliance as required by various funding  sources; maintains records and reports for School District, state, and federal authorities. • Meets with administrative superiors to stay abreast of funding needs of the District and to  report on progress in securing funds; prepares periodic reports of grant activities for  review.
• Ensures adherence to federal, state and local guidelines and regulations. • Uses a personal computer to aid in the completion of work related tasks.

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