Grant Writer / Administrator

Description

Isaiah House is looking for a dedicated and driven person to take on the role of Grant Writer/Administrator at our center in Harrodsburg, KY.

Isaiah House is a faith-based, nonprofit with a competitive edge, delivering one of the most effective substance use disorder treatment facilities in the state of KY. 

Employees receive benefits that include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Basic life insurance at NO COST to you
• 401(k) matching 
• Paid holidays
• Two-week vacation/sick pay on day of hire
• Weekly payday
• The joy and satisfaction of working for a company with a higher purpose!

Apply now to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!

Isaiah House is seeking a full-time Grant Writer/Administrator with current skills and the ability to seek and identify various grant opportunities that match funding requirements for our addiction recovery non-profit organization. This individual will be tasked with having an up-to-date knowledge of the short-term and long-term recovery programs and experience in managing multiple grant reporting and management duties. Guided by Isaiah House’s mission, the Grant Writer/Administrator will identify various funding opportunities that fit within the compliance, culture, strategic plan, and meet current funding needs.

• Identifies grant opportunities to include:

  1) Seek new avenues for funding – public and private.
 2) Collaborates with to detect grant funding opportunities to meet the needs of  Isaiah House.
 3) Secures federal, state, local and private grants to support Isaiah House’s projects.
 4) Works closely with operational departments to identify and match funding needs with current or planned  planned projects.
 5) Works closely with staff in developing and transforming ideas into grant proposals. 

• Draft grant proposals and projects which will include:

   1) Writes, edits, submits, and manages coherent, organized, and compelling proposals.
  2) Increases Isaiah House’s grant writing capacity. 

   3) Develops interdepartmental projects for grant opportunities.

• Monitors grant programs’ progress and reporting requirements:

   1) Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders regarding grant administration.
  2) Works closely with grant program directors to ensure compliance and timeline expectations.
  3) Manages pre- and post-award administration and accounting of grants.

   4) Submit grant reports and renewals according to guidelines 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. 
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in successfully researching, writing, and managing seven-figure grants; addiction recovery and non-profit experience a plus. 
• AGWA (American Grant Writers Association) or GPA (Grant Professionals Association) certification preferred.
• Excellent administrative, decision-making, and organizational skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and other related software.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and critical thinking skills.
• Superior organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of funding sources, compliance issues, and legal and fiscal policies of funding sources and appropriate government agencies.
• Implement the use of technology to assist with grants development and management.
• High degree of initiative to find solutions and meet deadlines.
• Read, comprehend, interpret, and apply governmental regulations and proposal guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.