Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Grants and Development Director

(Corporate Giving and Relations)

This is a specialized managerial position responsible for the analysis, design, implementation and coordination of private foundation, corporate funding and major gift opportunities to generate funds for the support of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, its programs and activities.  The work is performed under broad direction of the Chief Development Officer in the Office of College Advancement with the majority of work performed independently.  The Grants and Development Director is responsible, in coordination with faculty and staff campus-wide, for identification, research, and proposal preparation relating to private foundation and corporate sources and major donors, especially in the areas of capital, program, scholarship and endowment efforts.  This position may include supervisory responsibilities of professional staff involved in grant-writing activities.  The Grants and Development Director performs any combination of the following tasks in support of the program.

Essential Functions:  The Grants and Development Director is responsible for the following:

• Works with the President and Cabinet, faculty and staff members, and administrators in researching, writing and editing grant requests and proposals to private foundations, corporate giving programs, and select individuals.
• Discusses program requirements, departmental and operational goals, and assists in making determinations as to the feasibility of developing grant-funded programs to operate and/or supplement activities, programs and services provided by the College.
• Reviews literature and conducts electronic and manual searches to identify funding available through private foundations and corporate resources. 
• Assists College staff in finding funding sources, private and corporate, and in developing, editing, and writing proposals for programs, scholarships and equipment.
• Provides knowledge about foundations and other granting agencies, grant opportunities, electronic databases, multiple submission procedures, and on-campus promotion of grant opportunities and development of grant writing skills
• Coordinates the submission of proposals to granting agencies and assists with post-award reporting.
• Develops relationships with foundation personnel, community organizations, and corporations, including premise visit and presentations (a) to cultivate external partnerships that will enhance the College’s connections, b) to strengthen the competitiveness of grant requests and proposals, and (c) to steward successful partnerships for further collaboration.
• Prepares, reviews, and processes grant applications; prepares and assembles data and tracks grants, proposals, and requests through approval process, including establishment and maintenance of master file of grant requests
• Provides assistance to program/project personnel regarding funding sources and requirements; explains rules and regulations to be followed to ensure grant compliance, including establishment and maintenance master file for funding sources.  Assists department personnel in writing periodic reports to comply with grant requirements to insure timely and accurate submission
• Coordinates with the Office of Sponsored Programs on contracts and grants when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred; five years of related experience in the area of development and fund raising, including but not limited to the research, writing, development and development of grant requests and proposals, with a minimum of two years of supervisory experience helpful. A proven track record in grant writing and program development is desirable.  Computer competency required.  Experience in or exposure to the College and private foundation environment highly desirable.  Basic accounting knowledge or experience helpful.

• Language skills:  Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills a must.  Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions and correspondence.  Ability to write correspondence.  Must be able to communicate and relate to the public in a courteous and professional manner.   Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Mathematical skills:  Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, including but not limited to ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning ability:  Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet multiple deadlines.  Ability to solve problems and to deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Able to interpret and understand instructions that may be furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer skills:  Computer competency required.  Computer experience to include Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, database applications (such as Access and Raisers’ Edge) and internet research.
• Other skills and abilities:  Must be knowledgeable about foundations and other granting agencies; grant opportunities, including current granting agency priorities.  Must have strong writing skills, strong interpersonal, research, and organizational skills.  Must possess an understanding of the nature and mission of the College and a commitment compatible with the mission of the College and the Foundation.  Requires competency in working with budgets.  Requires attention to detail and ability to work under the pressure of deadlines.
• Special Requirements:   Valid Georgia driver’s license.  Occasional overnight travel. 

Physical Requirements:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  The employee is required to walk, stand, sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, and lift; and talk and hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low.  Job performed indoors in a demanding, fast-paced environment where priorities must be set and deadlines met.