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Chicago, Illinois, United States • Hybrid
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Manage the full grant lifecycle from pre-award research and proposal writing to post-award compliance and reporting for public and philanthropic funders. Coordinate with internal teams to identify funding gaps and maintain the organization's grant pipeline and database.
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of successful grant writing experience securing government and private funding. Must demonstrate superior project management skills and the ability to write persuasive proposals under tight deadlines.
JOB SUMMARY:
Illinois Action for Children, a local, state, and national leader in the early care and education sector for 57 years, is seeking a seasoned grant professional to join its development team. The ideal candidate will have the experience and initiative to play an instrumental role in helping to manage and grow the organization’s funding portfolio through philanthropic and government grants.
Under the direction of the Director of Philanthropy, the Assistant Director, Grants and Contracts will work with multiple teams across the organization, serving as the project manager, and execute the full cycle of grant seeking and grant management processes— from pre-award research and proposal development through post-award compliance, database input and tracking, reporting, and closeout—for a range of public entities and philanthropic organizations, such as foundations, corporations, government, and other institutions. This position will also conduct routine and targeted prospect research to expand philanthropic grant support in alignment with Illinois Action for Children’s three-year strategic plan.
This position will be expected to promote and adhere to the workplace core capabilities of: accountability, customer focus, continuous quality improvement, communication (CQI), competent people. and clear priorities. All work to be completed with supervision and in accordance with organizational standards.
This position requires on-site work at our Lawrence and Broadway location with scheduled remote workdays.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. The company reserves the right to add, delete, change, or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time.
Grant Writing, Prospect Research, and Project Management
Data and Financial Management
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EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES:
Benefits of Working at IAFC:
Location: Chicago, Illinois - Hybrid
IL Action for Children is EEO/M/F/V/D employer
While we desire for this job posting to be comprehensive, all aspects of the position may be amended at any time at the discretion of IAFC including job duties, work location and/or work schedule.
Uplifting Children & All Who Care For Them
Illinois Action for Children is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to quality, accessible early learning and care opportunities for children. With nearly 600 employees representing more than 20 programs and service across four sites, we have championed the cause of quality child care and early education for families and children throughout Illinois for over 50 years. Illinois Action for Children is a state and national leader in the early care and education community, distinguished by its "Strong Families, Powerful Communities" approach to child development, preschool education and other family and community supports. This broad approach to supporting children by supporting families is a proven and effective means to address overarching issues of endemic poverty, which are the root cause of the educational failure of America's poorest children. Illinois Action for Children's outreach and work with low-income, hard-to-reach families, has led us to research and implement highly effective and innovative programs and advocacy to ensure that early care and education, and other opportunities, are accessible to the children most in need. Highlights from our programs include: - Public Policy & Advocacy organizing to expand access to child care and early education, and other supports. - Early Learning Programs to make early education available to young children so they will be ready to succeed when they start school. - Resource and Referral Program to connect child care providers, parents, and employers with resources such as child care referrals, professional development, health services and community supports. Our mission is to be a catalyst for organizing, developing and supporting strong families and powerful communities where children matter most.
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