Position Announcement: Grant Specialist

Reports to: Grant Administrator

Supervisory:  No

Status: Non-Exempt

Travel: Up to 25%

Location: Remote

Application Deadline: TBD

Compensation: $55,000 - $75,000 annually; $26.44 to $36.05/hour

Application Link: https://screening.insperity.com/application/application.asp?client=5129500a&job_req=1124%2DGrantSpec&hiring_manager_email=alopez%40nativephilanthropy%2Eorg

About Native Americans in Philanthropy

Native Americans in Philanthropy envisions a future with healthy and sustainable Native communities supported by responsive philanthropy. Our mission is to promote equitable and effective philanthropy in Native communities. We do this by increasing engagement and funding to Native-led organizations; increasing and supporting Native professionals in philanthropy; and transforming and influencing the philanthropic sector to be in alignment with an Indigenous worldview.

About the Position

The Grant Specialist will work under the supervision of the Grant Administrator to assist with managing NAP’s development efforts through data management, grant writing, grant reporting, and prospect research. The Grant Specialist will ensure that grant funding follows NAP policies and procedures and that grants are managed in compliance with funders’ terms and conditions. This position will support grants across the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Generates grant agreements for funds regranted by NAP to Tribes and Native organizations and coordinates with grantees to ensure proper documentation of agreement and compliance.
• Corresponds with funders and prospects, establishing and participating in meetings, engaging the NAP team as appropriate, and ensuring appropriate communication of NAP’s work under each award.
• Responds promptly and professionally to funder inquiries throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Assists with the identification of funding sources and new grant opportunities, with guidance from the Grant Administrator.
• Collaborates with NAP colleagues, including finance, to develop letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, and other grant materials as needed, securing approval from NAP administration as appropriate. Coordinates the appropriate spend-down of grants in accordance with activities, working directly with NAP colleagues.
• Assists with the maintenance of data in NAP’s CRM (Salesforce) and ensures the accuracy of all systems data in the NAP development repository.
• Stays current with trends, best practices, strategies, and industry standards, utilizing resources provided by NAP, such as Inside Philanthropy, and through professional development opportunities.
• Monitors and maintains internal protocols and systems for grant management as well as grant deadlines and requirements within the Grant team.

Non-Essential Job Functions 

• Other related duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skill & Ability 

• Familiarity with or ability to learn grant platforms such as Salesforce and HubSpot.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to travel for up to 25% of the time for work.
• Must be able to use computer equipment for extended periods of time.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, non-profits, or grants management or equivalent preferred.
• Two years’ relevant experience in grant writing and reporting, development of proposals, grant compliance.
• Certification or relevant professional development in the grant field.
• Computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office and OneDrive.

Commitment to Equity 

Native Americans in Philanthropy is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds. 

Americans with Disability Act

Native Americans in Philanthropy complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact jziegler@nativephilanthropy.org.