Grant Proposal Manager, UNA-USA - United Nations Foundation - USA

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September 23, 2014 (last updated 1 min 22 sec ago)

The Grant Proposal Manager is responsible for writing proposals for both unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects such as UNA-USAs Model UN program and for submitting timely and accurate tracking and status reports.The Grant Proposal Manager reports to the Deputy Executive Director of UNA-USA and works closely with the Director of Education Programs and Executive Director.The consulting project scope is three (3) months and is renewable as needed.

The consultant is expected to work 15 hours per week.

Work is to be done remotely, but office space is available on occasion as needed.

• Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources.

• Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants.

• Update current proposal templates and draft new proposal templates with direction from UNA-USA leadership for new programmatic vision.

• Research, identify and solicit prospects who fit with these current and future opportunities* Make appointments for UNA-USA leadership with prospects, as necessary.

• Maintain current records, including grant tracking and reporting.

• Track statistics relevant to development and provide department with written materials necessary for donor stewardship* Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of two years experience with nonprofit grant proposal writing and research.

• Experience working in deadline-driven environments.

• Able to monitor and meet income goals.

• Strong written communication skills;* Ability to write and edit clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.

• Attention to detail.

• Knowledge of fundraising techniques, strategies and information sources.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage time effectively and with little supervision;* Ability to work under pressure and handle stress.

*Date: * 2014-09-19*Country: * US*Category: * Better World Campaign*Job Type: * Consultant

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State Director, Salt Lake City, UT - March of Dimes Foundation - Salt Lake City, UT

Position Purpose

The State Director has overall accountability for the management of all chapter staff and coordination with volunteers in the implementation of Foundation policies and programs within a specific assigned geographical area. The State Director serves as the link between the national office and the chapter office in carrying out the programs and objectives of the Foundation. Principle role and responsibilities include financial management, fund development, planning, volunteer development, communications, program, public affairs, human resources, and infrastructure (operations). As such, the position serves as an executive leader, manager, trainer, recruiter, motivator of volunteers and staff in meeting those objectives.

Position Responsibilities
• Develop, lead and manage staff and volunteers in carrying out the multifaceted work of the March of Dimes
• Recruit, retain and develop staff and volunteers and develop chapter based goals and objectives and implement plans for same through staff and volunteer participation.
• Administer all chapter functions for staff including employment, performance and salary reviews, work assignments, training, counseling, and terminations.
• Maintain close and frequent working relationships with regional and national staff and chapter volunteers regarding the direction and coordination of chapter operations; planning and implementation of annual fundraising campaign; program activities; and chapter administration.
• Lead strategic fund development and financial development in keeping with chapter needs and in alignment with national strategic and organizational priorities.
• In conjunction with volunteers, prepare and administer the chapter budget. Review and approve all expenditures and ensure that the chapter’s financial affairs and records are administered and maintained in accordance with the Foundation’s policies and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate and manage chapter program activities and develop and promote new programs that enhance March of Dimes visibility.
• Act as staff liaison for board Chairman and selected internal committees and with external local community.
• Maintain a presence with and make presentations to corporate leadership for purposes of fund development and volunteer recruitment and/or support.
• Communicate Foundation’s mission and programs with staff, volunteers and community
Qualifications Required
• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years directly related professional skills and experience with proven track record as outlined below.
• A minimum of 10+ years experience as a not-for-profit leader, fundraiser, salesperson or similar role with emphasis on event planning, fundraising, community organization, volunteer recruitment and development and staff management. Demonstrated success in leadership, management, interpersonal and team building skills.
• Proven and accomplished track record in fund development.
Experience in financial management planning.
• Successful experience dealing with government, civic, business leaders and media in the community. This includes experience working effectively with a volunteer board structure.
• Ability to assume responsibility, take initiative, and manage numerous responsibilities simultaneously.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate cross-functionally as well as internally and externally.
• Must be flexible and willing to travel state-wide as well as some out-of-state travel required.
• Must successfully complete the background check.
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Program Assistant - The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Seattle, WA

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Job detailstry {var elapsedTime = 0;var maxTime = 3570;var oneSecond;var curX;var curY;oneSecond = window.setTimeout("timeoutCheck();",1000);} catch (e) {};function timeoutCheck() {try {if (window.opener.document.getElementsByName('frmtimeout').item(0).timedout.value=="1" && window.opener.document.getElementsByName('frmtimeout').item(0).landing.value=="0"){window.location='logout.asp?SID=^N6/TqXQtZ1bW5_slp_rhc_Hnj2pm3/Q6_slp_rhc_ifhzE79rx0OyGpxi5_slp_rhc__slp_rhc_Pbva_slp_rhc_3hmCC_slp_rhc_jzD8Lzo/w&exit=^IUDPTNOoTBbv240xbOXukRi/41h0s1tzDxoeSfsmLmZpNMa8QBsqIoJQzhSklWxIfP2PeF/Nz7BOk4MOH2HyJZMDvOJJAEXJC1138erl1pKR/hVSXjWMhJjFFE+MnwsKPMR69HybHej8l57abLafLrfLNf2+6mimTgdhvD48MdQX1+Bdt2ceOrIroQAa2uFg5NHmQiJO+oyqbWOnGKivSzKuytdTqD62sYhu8howwr23J/eeJYAvIk3ALWKDxj6DlgU/0pCE3EvEnLtAh/UEMQ+890f2+d8j2CxOQgNJ66xQ3IN4MW2uR35zjO0YvPzqxVk3he5Z48OHZjXu6GiS+0i7+MXRWL4C0FlqpD45SphTPXc0gzkqXiZ+G49Fze6F';}if (window.opener.document.getElementsByName('frmtimeout').item(0).stopcount.value=="0"){document.getElementsByName('frmtimeout').item(0).stopcount.value="3";}} catch (e) {} try {if (document.getElementsByName('frmtimeout').item(0).stopcount.value=='0'){elapsedTime = elapsedTime + 1;if (elapsedTime > maxTime) {document.getElementsByName('frmtimeout').item(0).stopcount.value="1";elapsedTime=0;window.open('timeout.asp?SID=^N6/TqXQtZ1bW5_slp_rhc_Hnj2pm3/Q6_slp_rhc_ifhzE79rx0OyGpxi5_slp_rhc__slp_rhc_Pbva_slp_rhc_3hmCC_slp_rhc_jzD8Lzo/w','timeoutpar','height=200,width=300,menubar=no,toolbar=no,resizable=yes,scrollbars=no,alwaysRaised=yes');oneSecond = window.setTimeout("timeoutCheck();",1000);}else {oneSecond = window.setTimeout("timeoutCheck();",1000);}}else {oneSecond = window.setTimeout("timeoutCheck();",1000);}} catch (e) {oneSecond = window.setTimeout("timeoutCheck();",1000);}}function resetTimeout() {elapsedTime = 0;}function checkMouse(event){if (!event) var event = window.event; if (event.pageX || event.pageY){var tempX = event.pageX + document.body.scrollLeft;var tempY = event.pageY + document.body.scrollTop;}else{var tempX = event.clientX + document.body.scrollLeft;var tempY = event.clientY + document.body.scrollTop;}if (curX!=tempX || curY!=tempY){curX=tempX;curY=tempY;resetTimeout();}} ("{231269-25098-5135}")'> Job seeker home > Search openings > Search results > Job details HelpJob details Job 1 of 1            Position TitleProgram AssistantDivisionGlobal Health ProgramDepartmentFamily HealthLocationSeattleFoundation OverviewGuided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, the foundation is led by CEO Jeff Raikes and co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett.Group Summary
The Global Health Program harnesses advances in science and technology to save lives in poor countries. We focus on the health problems that have a major impact in developing countries but get too little attention and funding. Where proven tools exist, we support sustainable ways to improve their delivery. Where they don’t, we invest in research and development of new interventions, such as vaccines, drugs, and diagnostics.
 
Within the Global Health Program, the Family Health Division addresses the leading causes of illness and death for mothers and newborns during and immediately after childbirth; nutrition, especially during the first two years of life; and family planning; Family planning is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions:
 
Family planning saves lives.
Voluntary family planning is a critical lifesaving intervention that can significantly improve the health of women and their families. Through family planning:

Maternal mortality is reduced. Family planning could prevent up to one third of all maternal deaths by allowing women to delay motherhood, space births, avoid unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions, and stop childbearing when they have reached their desired family size.
Deaths and illness among young women are reduced. Pregnancy is the leading cause of death for women under 19, with complications of childbirth and unsafe abortion being the major factors. Adolescents aged 15 to 19 are twice as likely to die in childbirth as those in their 20s, and girls under 15 are five times as likely to die as those in their 20s.
Child health and survival is improved. Reducing the number of births less than two years apart, births to very young and older women, and higher-order births, family planning lowers child and infant mortality. For example, if women spaced their births at least 36 months apart, almost 3 million deaths to children under age 5 could be averted.

Family planning improves women’s life options.

Unwanted pregnancy is among the leading causes of school dropouts. Women who delay childbearing until their 20s and bear fewer children are more likely and better able to stay in school longer and invest in their child’s education. Girls who have been educated are likely to marry later, and to have smaller, healthier families.
Family planning reduces unintended pregnancies and abortions.

More than 200 million women in developing countries report that they want to avoid a pregnancy but lack access to effective contraceptives. Women without access to modern contraceptives have children too close together, have more unintended pregnancies, and are at a greater risk of dying due to complications during childbirth or unsafe abortion. Of the 210 million pregnancies occurring each year, nearly 80 million are unintended. There are an estimated 20 million unsafe abortions resulting in nearly 67,000 deaths annually.
Family planning helps countries reach their development goals in health and development.

By averting unintended births, countries reap health, education, and economic benefits through reduced pressure on the environment, agriculture, and water and sanitation. With fewer children, families are more able to invest in their children’s education and health. As such, family planning is essential to reducing poverty and achieving the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Responsibilities
The Program Assistant is a key member of the Family Planning team and of the Family Health Division, and provides a wide and varied range of administrative and organizational support to the Program Officers. Efficiency, attention to detail, flexibility and good judgment to ensure smooth operations of the team are critical in this role. Primary responsibilities are listed below. 


Provide a wide variety of administrative support to 3 Professional staff including complex calendar management, event planning and management, document creation & organization and maintenance of files including: 


• Scheduling a high volume of appointments and meetings, managing complex calendars, and making frequent international travel arrangements. 

• Maintaining an organized system of tracking, monitoring, and prioritizing tasks and projects. 

• Assistance in scheduling and planning for events, such as meetings, conferences, and presentations, which may include coordinating arrangements for participants, logistics planning, preparing and disseminating materials, and on-site management of the events logistics. 

• Creation, update and/or maintenance of organized files and records. 

• Compilation and processing expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests, accurately and timely. 
• Prepare high quality PowerPoint presentations and edit documents as requested.





Provides communications support and assistance to ensure timely responses to inquiries including: 


• Acting as liaison for team with internal and external partners, answering questions and routing requests appropriately. 

• Taking and distributing minutes of meetings. Work proactively and take initiative to support the varying needs of the team.
 
Be an active member of the Family Health Program Assistants team
 
·   Although the primary duty of the job is to the Family Planning team, the Family Planning Program Assistant will be expected to fill in for other Family Health Program Assistant as circumstances dictate, and to be an active member of the team.
Qualifications
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in an office setting in an administrative role for a complex and fast-paced organization, preferred.

• Previous experience in a role requiring regular and intensive interactions with internal and external contacts.

• Bachelors degree is preferred.

• Experience setting priorities and meeting deadlines while balancing the needs of providing support for multiple individuals, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and event planning coordination.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in an environment requiring diplomacy and good judgment in managing interactions with individuals at all levels inside and outside an organization.

• Demonstrated effectiveness meeting deadlines in a role requiring continual attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials.

• Experience establishing organizational systems to improve efficiency and functioning in a changing environment.

• Demonstrated proficiency with MSWord, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Previous experience using MS SharePoint preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated positive, collaborative approach to work, including a commitment to client-service and problem solving.




As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will be contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
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