WHO WE ARE

Mentoring Alliance is a nonprofit religious organization certified as a Best Christian Workplace, boasting a thriving workplace culture.

We exist to mobilize godly people into the lives of kids and families to provide tangible help and eternal hope. All our employees are Christ-followers, living in accordance with their faith, and considered ministers of the gospel no matter their role on staff.

If you seek a meaningful career in a Christ-centered, grace-based, biblically grounded, excellence-driven, and multiethnic organization, Mentoring Alliance could be the right place for you! We work hard and play hard, all for the glory of God.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Grants Specialist is to oversee the public grant and private foundation proposal and reporting process.

KEY RESULT AREAS

1. Research

• Conducts ongoing research to identify and prioritize local, regional, national, state, and federal grant opportunities aligned with Mentoring Alliance's mission, including TEA, OJJDP, and school voucher-related funding sources; analyzes funder priorities, identifies connections through board and partners to secure invitations to apply, and gathers relevant data to strengthen funding proposals.

2. Grant Writing and Reporting

• Leads grant writing and reporting efforts for Mentoring Alliance across public and private funding opportunities, collaborating with the VP of Development, program leadership, and account owners to craft compelling, compliant proposals that align program deliverables with investor (donor) priorities.

3. Grant Administration

• Manages the full grant administration process by developing and maintaining a prioritized grant submission calendar, coordinating early planning with program and development leadership to assess feasibility, communicating requirements to internal stakeholders, tracking awards and deliverables, and ensuring timely submission of grant applications and required funder reports.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's or experience equivalency
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
1-3 years of experience in general fundraising, grant writing, prospect research, or related fields preferred.
Computer experience must include general word processing and website research

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Mentoring Alliance, we take pride in the benefits we provide to our full-time employees. These benefits include:

• Competitive Salaries
• Insurance Premiums Paid 100% by Mentoring Alliance*
  • Health Insurance with a $0 deductible*
  • Dental Insurance*
  • Term Life, Short-term & Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance*
• Affordable Vision Insurance
• Retirement
  • 401K Safe Harbor Plan
• Generous Holiday and Paid Time Off
• Educational Reimbursement
• Program Enrollment Benefit
  • Children of MA's core staff team are eligible to enroll in any of MA's programs at no cost.
• 21% off of personal ATT bill
• 8% off of personal Verizon bill
• Performance Reviews
  • 3 formal reviews per year
  • Monthly informal reviews

DISCLAIMER

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I certify that I have not purposely withheld any information that might adversely affect my chances for hiring. I attest to the fact that the answers given by me are true & correct to the best of my knowledge and ability. I understand that any omission (including any misstatement) of material fact on this application or on any document used to secure can be grounds for rejection of the application or if I am employed by this employer, terms for my immediate expulsion from Mentoring Alliance.

I understand that if I am employed, my employment is at-will and that Mentoring Alliance expressly reserves the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any lawful reason whatsoever, with or without cause and with or without notice.

I permit the employer to examine my references, record of employment, education record, and any other information I have provided. I authorize the references I have listed to disclose any information related to my work record and my professional experiences with them, without giving me prior notice of such disclosure. In addition, I release the company, my former employers & all other persons, corporations, partnerships & associations from any & all claims, demands, or liabilities arising out of or in any way related to such examination or revelation.

By applying for this position, you are indicating that you agree with and have read the paragraphs above. By applying for this position, you also attest that all of the information you will give in this application is true and correct.