Senior Grant and Request for Proposal (RFP) Developer

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13704540 The Senior Grant &Request for Proposal (RFP)Developer serves as the lead grant development professional for EmberHope andis responsible fordeveloping and managing a comprehensive grants andRFPstrategy that supports the organization\'s strategic priorities and revenue goals. This position oversees the full lifecycle ofcorporate,foundationaland individualgrantsandgovernmentalRFP development, including prospect research,vettinggrantfunders,relationshipcultivation, proposal development, submission;assistsprogramdirectors withreporting,collaborateinternallytoassistincompliance, stewardship, and evaluation. The Senior Grant & RFP Developer collaborates with executive leadership, program directors, finance, quality improvement, marketing, and development staff to secure funding from government agencies, foundations, corporations, and other institutional funders. This position serves as a subject matter expert ongrantsmanagement and proposal development while improving organizational grant systems and processes. EmberHope is a faith-based child welfare organization committed to helping children and families thrive through excellence, collaboration, innovation, and compassionate service. To be a successfulGrant Developeryou mustbeable to do the following always: Grant & RFP Strategy - Lead the organization\'s institutional fundraising strategy in partnership with executive leadership. - Develop annual grant and RFP calendars aligned with organizational funding priorities. - Identify, evaluate, and prioritize federal, state, local, corporate, and foundation funding opportunities. - Research emerging funding trends and recommend strategic opportunities. - Develop multi-year funding strategies for key organizational initiatives. Proposal Development - Lead proposal generation process including; coordinating with key staff to produce andsubmitcompelling high-quality proposals - Manage the entire proposal development process from planning through submission. - With key staff,writecompelling narratives supported by data, program outcomes, budgets, and evaluation plans. - Coordinate proposal timelines and ensure deadlines are met. - Develop proposal templates, boilerplate language, and reusable grant resources. - Ensure proposals accurately reflect organizational priorities, strategic plans, and program outcomes. - Coordinate letters of support, attachments, certifications, and required documentation. Government & Competitive RFP Development - Leadkey staffin thedevelopmentofgovernmentcompetitive procurement responses. - InterpretRFP requirements andcollaborate internally toensure organizational compliance. - Coordinate cross-functional proposal teams. - Develop response matrices and compliance checklists. - Manage proposal production and final submission. - Maintain knowledge of procurement regulations and grantcompliance requirements. Grants Management & Compliance - With keystaff,collaborate internally tooverseethepost-award grant management process. - Track grant deliverables, reporting deadlines, budgets, and compliance requirements. - Coordinate with Finance to reconcile grant expenditures and budgets. - Assistprogram directorswithpreparinginterim and final grant reports. - Maintain complete grant files and documentation. - Monitor grant performance and identifypotential compliance risks. Research & Prospect Development - Conduct ongoing research toidentifynew funding opportunities. - Evaluate funding alignment with organizational programs. - Build and maintaina robust institutional funding pipeline. - Monitor foundation trends, government opportunities, and philanthropic initiatives. Data Collection & Evaluation - Collaborate with program leadership, finance,and QA/PIto collect outcome data. - Work with Finance to obtain financial information requiredfor proposals and reports. - Assistprogramdirectors indevelopingdata collection systems supporting grant reporting. - With key leadershipand QA/PI,analyzeprogram outcomes and incorporate findings into future proposals. - Assistdepartments in developing measurableobjectivesand evaluation plans. Relationship Management Cultivate positive relationships with foundation and corporate funders. Coordinate stewardship activities including reports, acknowledgements, site visits, and impact updates. Represent EmberHope during mee