Grant & Giving Coordinator at Ain Dah Yung Our Home Center – St.Paul, Minnesota

Position Summary: The Grant Coordinator promotes the mission and models the values of Ain Dah Yung Center to provides a healing place within the community for American Indian youth and families to thrive in safety and wholeness. This position is responsible for identifying funding opportunities for a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization and writing and submitting proposals to grantor organizations. Their duties include researching deadlines, drafting grant requests, submitting reports for approval, and following through with all reporting requirements after funds are awarded. The role also includes development of business relationships with the potential to create corporate funding, in-kind gifts, and volunteer opportunities within the Twin Cities area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Research and understand the history, objectives, programs, and financial needs of the organization serving Native communities including homeless services, Safe Harbor programing, mental health, & youth supportive services
• Researching grant opportunities and deadlines
• Writing and editing grant proposals that follow guidelines and display grammar and spelling
• Coordinating with project leaders and stakeholders to collect data, figures, and requirements
• Submitting and monitoring grant applications and reports
• Coordinating requests for in-kind donations to ADYC
• Working with the leadership team to understand the financial needs and goals of the organization
• Ensure all communications are free from proofreading errors before posting or distributing
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employees who work more than 35 hours a week are eligible for ADY benefits the first of the month following hire date.

• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Vision
• H.S.A
• F.S.A - Dependent Care
• F.S.A - Medical
• Supplemental Benefits
• MN State Paid Medical/Family Leave
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• LTD
• LIfe & AD&D

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communication, creative writing, or related area and/or equivalent experience, minimum of two years
• Preference for candidate with State and Federal grant writing and reporting experience
• Preferred experience working with American Indian community
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, both personally and organizationally
• Must be able to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Familiar with Microsoft Office 365, Teams, Zoom, and basic grant / donor management database
• Valid MN driver’s license with insurance and maintain a good driving record
• Must pass a DHS background check

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• This job operates mainly in a professional office environment
• Some local travel is expected for this position
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate effectively by phone or in person, and must be able to read correspondence, computer screens, and forms
• Some evening and weekend hours
• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computer, phones, and writing utensils
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of people in a manner which shows sensitivity, respect, and professionalism.
• Experience and skills in making and delivering presentations.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage ambiguous/stressful situations.
• Aptitude to manage multiple tasks including identifying priorities, adjusting scope as necessary, and adhering to strict timelines.
• Must be able to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Base Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

Achievement Focus - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Planning and Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Set goals and objectives. Use time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Managing Participant Focus - Develops new approaches to meeting participant needs. Establishes service criteria. Monitors participant fulfillment. Promotes participant focus. Provides training in participant service delivery.

Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.

Language Ability:

Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees.

Mathematical Ability:

Add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10's and 100's. Perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid Minnesota Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the employee handbook.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent talking and listening. Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and bending. Lifting up to 40 lbs. Be able to climb several levels of stairs. Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, phones, and writing utensils. Vision requirements as required by having possession of valid Minnesota Driver’s License.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.