Develops and maintains departmental and organizational contracts and grants to obtain funding for organizational services.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Performs the writing activities for designated grant programs and obtains funding to ensure that goals or objectives of programs are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Studies and understands the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of the organization.
Develops program proposals and completes applications as indicated in the funding opportunity instructions.
Researches funding opportunities from government and non-government agencies to identify sources of funding.
Completes and submits comprehensive proposal package prior to deadline.
Prepares written questions to clarify funding opportunity instructions and submits consolidated question documents to funding opportunity author or management.
Reviews proposal package submissions with team members as a part of continuous quality improvement efforts
Maintains master files on submitted proposals.
Maintains confidentiality of all strategic service delivery initiatives and completed proposals.
Maintains current knowledge of national child and family-serving policies, best practices and trends to consult to affiliate site staff on appropriate program growth opportunities as aligned with the mission and strategic goals.
Organizes and facilitates proposal development meetings between affiliate site staff, program staff, finance staff, and contract staff.
Works and collaborates on an ongoing basis with other team members.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices pertaining to grants, contracts, and proposals
High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills. Excellent writing, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
Ability to develop, conceptualize, organize, and coordinate plan to develop quality proposals based on funding instructions and Boys Town Model of Care.
Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
Ability to translate complex data into understandable conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
Strong relationship building, collaboration, and presentation skills.
Ability to organize and coordinate meeting facilitation and solution focused outcomes.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Journalism, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Minimum of three years of writing experience; including 1 to 2 years of professional writing experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Federal, state, and local grant proposals experience preferred.
Healthcare grant writing experience preferred.

Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.

Grant Writer

Boys Town

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Performs the writing activities for designated grant programs and obtains funding to ensure that goals or objectives of programs are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Studies and understands the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of the organization.

Develops program proposals and completes applications as indicated in the funding opportunity instructions.

Researches funding opportunities from government and non-government agencies to identify sources of funding.

Completes and submits comprehensive proposal package prior to deadline.

Prepares written questions to clarify funding opportunity instructions and submits consolidated question documents to funding opportunity author or management.

Reviews proposal package submissions with team members as a part of continuous quality improvement efforts

Maintains master files on submitted proposals.

Maintains confidentiality of all strategic service delivery initiatives and completed proposals.

Maintains current knowledge of national child and family-serving policies, best practices and trends to consult to affiliate site staff on appropriate program growth opportunities as aligned with the mission and strategic goals.

Organizes and facilitates proposal development meetings between affiliate site staff, program staff, finance staff, and contract staff.

Works and collaborates on an ongoing basis with other team members.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices pertaining to grants, contracts, and proposals

High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills. Excellent writing, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.

Ability to develop, conceptualize, organize, and coordinate plan to develop quality proposals based on funding instructions and Boys Town Model of Care.

Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

Ability to translate complex data into understandable conclusions and recommendations.

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.

Strong relationship building, collaboration, and presentation skills.

Ability to organize and coordinate meeting facilitation and solution focused outcomes.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Journalism, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Minimum of three years of writing experience; including 1 to 2 years of professional writing experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Federal, state, and local grant proposals experience preferred.

Healthcare grant writing experience preferred.

Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Grant Writer

Boys Town