Organization
This job opportunity is located in the Maryland Community Action Partnership (MCAP) State Association office, a non-profit based in Annapolis, Maryland. The non-profit multi-regional association was established in 1986 and advocates on behalf of Community Action Agencies and partnering organizations that serve individuals and families with low incomes who reside in Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia to ensure their voices are heard at the local, state and national levels.
Our office works in collaboration with a variety of public and private organizations to provide training and technical assistance, advocacy, and peer sharing opportunities to the board of directors and staff of these agencies, as well as to other nonprofit organizations with similar missions.
Job Summary
MCAP is seeking a highly organized and driven individual with excellent writing skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for securing funding. The ideal candidate excels in researching grant opportunities, managing grants and the grant process, and developing strategies for fund development.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and develop grant opportunities including researching, writing, editing, reviewing, and submitting grant applications.
- Manage and oversee organization’s grants, track, monitor and assure all deliverables and reporting.
- Prepare and submit all programmatic and fiscal grant reports.
- Provide relevant grant opportunities to Executive Director.
- Communicate with Federal, State and County agencies regarding grant applications and awards.
- Review grant award conditions and ensure compliance with related Federal, State and Local laws, recordkeeping, and other grant requirements.
- Provide grant management training for staff to ensure grant compliance.
- Maintain list of all grant awards to include compliance, renewal due dates, match contribution, programmatic and fiscal report due dates, etc.
- Prepare grant fiscal reports and all required documentation for each government grant received by MCAP.
- Prepare grant reimbursement invoices and billings as required by grantor.
- Register with PMS and Grantsolutions for reporting and fiscal management.
- Maintain log-in and password list for all portals, submission platforms, and websites related to grant activity.
- Assist with grant-related special projects such as presentations and documentation.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Other duties as assigned in support of the Executive Director.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Possess high level of energy, motivation, persistence, and a positive attitude.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to write policies, reports, speeches, correspondence, procedures, and other required documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to interface with all levels of staff and various funding entities.
- Knowledge of governmental entities (HUD, DHR, GOCCP, etc.) and government registrations such as System for Award Management (SAM), Central Contractor Registration (CCR), Grants.gov., etc.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and able to use accounting software, computer software programs and/or other applications. Intermediate knowledge of MIP preferred.
- Strong problem solving and analytic skills required.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret information, policies, legal documents, data, accounting records, databases, and spreadsheets.
- Ability to make persuasive presentations on complex topics to leadership, public groups, and staff.
- Ability to respond to inquiries from colleagues and regulatory agencies.
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Manage conflict, negotiate, and resolve complex problems.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of MCAP's goals and objectives.
Send Resume and Cover Letter to: Angela Martin at employment@maryland-cap.org
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