Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Senior Grant Professional, Jewish Employment and Vocational Services - Philadelphia, PA

Posted: 1/5/10

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

As one of the largest non-profit organizations in the Delaware Valley, JEVS Human Services helps people from all walks of life including the under and unemployed as well as the frail elderly and individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges.

At JEVS, we support and commit to our employees by fostering a positive, interactive, ethical and diverse work environment; focusing on professional development and leadership at all levels; and providing an excellent benefits package.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Senior Grant Professional actively participates in the design of new program concepts and works to secure funding for them, as well as continued funding for existing services.

Externally, he or she works with collaborating agencies, government funders, and foundations.

Internally, he or she leads, facilitates and participates in program development teams and works closely with program staff.

JEVS' development work is mission driven, focused, impact-oriented and tied to strategic initiatives. We strive to use best practices, including those that are evidence based, and to measure quality. Our successful Senior Grant Professionals:

Craft outstanding proposals that win government (Federal, state and local) and private foundation funding;

Effectively participate in, facilitate, and lead teams that create new program concepts or service expansions. Prepare program concept papers and funding needs in a manner that touches funders and results in funding support;

Prepare well-researched reports on market, industry and best practices including competitive intelligence. These reports may include primary and secondary research.

TO APPLY: E-mail : jobs@jevs.org

Please mention that you heard about this opportunity from Dewey & Kaye Jobs Watch in your cover letter when applying for this position.

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