Key Responsibilities
• Researching new funding opportunities on a local, state, and federal level
• Maintaining and building relationships with funders on a local, state, and national level
• Drafting proposals/letters of interest and grant application narratives and collaborate to finalize with program
staff, finance, and the Executive Director
• Submitting grant applications and supporting documentation via a range of online portals
• Meeting with funders and staff to explore funding opportunities and to fulfill site visit, auditing, and monitoring
requirements
• Maintaining master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence
• Maintaining library of grant support documents including resumes, IRS and Insurance forms, Board/staff
lists,
• Prepare and distribute acknowledgment letters and coordinate the execution of grant contracts and
agreements
• Ensuring acknowledgment of funders via press releases, website, e-newsletter, and social media• Monitoring and maintaining funder and investor reporting schedules and requirements
• Tracking progress toward organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals
• Drafting compelling progress reports and targeted program updates to funders that fully capture
programmatic success
• Assemble all necessary supporting materials and documents, including outcome measurements and
success stories, and submit timely reports to funders and investors
• Performing research and data-gathering—both from external sources and internal Salesforce based case
management system data
• Assisting in development of presentations for various stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• BA, MBA, or JD degree required, along with relevant experience in grant-funded, public interest, or nonprofit
management settings
• Must be a highly energetic professional with a proven track record of building relationships at both individual
and organizational levels
• Possess professional and discreet interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range
of personalities using assertiveness and diplomacy
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of the civil legal needs of low-income individuals, including the unique
barriers faced by specific populations, and effective methods for addressing those needs
• Proven ability to monitor program performance through appropriate measures to ensure compliance with
regulatory standards and funder requirements
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
• Self-motivated to regularly set and achieve individual and departmental goals
• Collaborative and highly organized professional who contributes effectively to team success
• Detail-oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills and strong proofreading skills
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight
deadlines
• Excellent judgment and positive attitude
• Effective working knowledge of MS Office products, Google Suite, and the ability to adapt to various internal
and external case and grant management platforms
Interested applicants should email a resume, references, and cover letter to: humanresources@lsem-mi.org
LSEM is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all potentially qualified applicants to apply.