GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Grant and Stakeholder Relations Specialist for St. Charles is charged with identifying and responding to all grant and RFP initiatives as determined by the senior management staff.   Additionally, this position will provide assistance and technical writing skills for other agency materials to include, but not limited to, agency website, brochures/marketing materials, intranet, social media accounts, annual reports, fundraising solicitation letters, marketing materials, as well as employee and consumer documents. This position is fundamental in fostering ongoing stakeholder involvement through newsletters, invitations to special events, and other relationship building initiatives.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Research and present funding opportunities, request for proposals, grants, and other initiatives to senior management in order to build financial and programming capacity in line with the goals established by the organization.
• Coordinate the research, writing, and submission of materials to apply for, and report on funding opportunities.
• Coordinate and lead staff involvement in completing grants and RFP’s by creating agendas, schedules, project tasks, etc.. 
• Write draft and final versions of materials for use within the agency and externally. 
• Research agency-related information as directed by Senior Management staff.
• Build understanding of agency operations and programs to best describe agency efforts in written documentation.
• Initiate and coordinate social media posts on designated platforms, to build and maintain an online presence for the agency and agency initiatives.
• Coordinate the development and publishing of an agency newsletter and an agency annual report highlighting agency accomplishments and key messages to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain list of ‘Friends of St. Charles’ utilized to build agency stakeholder interest and involvement with the agency.
• Assist in writing/editing procedures, manuals, licensing/accreditation responses and other materials pertinent to the operations of the agency.
• Work in conjunction with key staff to build and maintain relationships with key funder(s) and foundation representative. 
• Oversee grant tracking, compliance, and reporting to ensure funds are utilized as intended.  
• Insure that all material and media posts follow confidentiality rules. 
• Track fund development outcomes and demonstrate results of efforts.
• Assists in internal communications (information boards, intranet, staff newsletters) as needed.
• Adheres to St. Charles Youth & Family Services Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Experience with successfully writing for and receiving grant and/or contract funding desired.
• Experience with completing government proposals and foundation grants and adhering to all stated expectations desired.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft office products and software used for grant writing, researching, etc.
• Proficient in social media use and maintenance 
• Ability to meet all deadlines outlined in proposal processes. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with agency staff to understand and describe in writing the specific information related to the proposal.
• Understands the basics of budgets and can support proposed budgets with written descriptions. 
• Understands applicable laws and oversights that may impact proposals and/or provision of services. 
• Ability to display cultural competence and sensitivity to the populations we service by responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, socioeconomic characteristics, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and other diversity factors.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office-based work environment.
• Travel as required fulfilling essential functions of the position.
• Occasional lifting not to exceed 30 lbs.