Grants Specialist

Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Executive Director

You’ll be: a talented technical writer with heart, who cares about vulnerable pets.

We’ll be: One of the most innovative, dynamic, and comprehensive animal-serving organizations in the region, who will invest in you and your growth. Come join our dedicated and compassionate team!

Summary: The Grants Specialist is a member of the APA’s development team and is the liaison between the APA and foundation partners. The Grants Specialist is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing compelling grant proposals/reports that support organizational goals and meet the funding guidelines and criteria established by potential funders. This person serves as the primary grant writer, assists in the managing of funder relationships, engages in compliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, and project management skills with an emphasis on clear writing and outcome measurement.

Responsibilities:

• Develop proposals/LOIs, grant application narratives, budgets, and other grant-related materials with the support of the executive director and other program leadership
• Submit grant applications/proposals/reports
• Maintain a master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence
• Maintain library of grant support documents, including resumes, bios, IRS forms, Board/staff lists, etc.
• Execute thank you letters, tax letters, grant agreements, etc.
• Work with other members of the team to maintain grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets
• Monitor and maintain funder reporting schedules and requirements
• Assist Development Team and Executive Director with the drafting of compelling progress reports and targeted program updates to funders that fully capture programmatic success
• Assemble all necessary supporting materials and documents, including budget reports, outcome measurements, success stories, etc. and submit to funders as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2 years’ grant writing experience with proven results
• Professional experience in a development environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and expository writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects, and attention to detail
• Ability to create and write compelling cases for support
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to collaborate with program leadership to gather critical data for grant submissions

To Apply, please go to the APA website here

Qualified individuals can upload a resume and cover letter. There is an application attached to the bottom where a resume can be uploaded.

About the APA: The Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA) is an innovative and progressive leader in animal welfare, dedicated to bringing people and pets together, advancing humane education, and creating programs beneficial to the human-animal bond. With a nearly 100-year history in the St. Louis region, the APA helps over 4,000 pets find safe loving homes each year. Thousands more are helped through wellness, outreach, and supportive programs that keep pets healthy and with the people who love them.

The APA is committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and volunteers feel valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunities for employment, growth, and advancement in all areas of the organization.

The APA offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, wellbeing, and work-life balance of our employees and their families.