NJSBA MANUAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS		
											  	B-12
Central Management Support

TITLE:			GRANT WRITER, FUND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS:	

1.	Degree in a field related to communication or fund-raising
2.	Minimum experience as determined by the board
3.	Demonstrated knowledge of grant writing and fund development management, preferably for an educational organization
4.	Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to speak clearly in all settings and to demonstrate the needs and benefits of donation and contribution
5.	Excellent writing and computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel), and database management skills
6.	Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

REPORTS TO:	Superintendent or designee

SUPERVISES:	The school's grant-writing and fund-raising activities

JOB GOAL:	

To write grant applications that result in raising funds for educational activities.  Also, to assist with communications between the school and the community‑at‑large and to provide information about the schools which will facilitate community support for the schools.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.	Prepares specific grant applications and upon authorization by the lead person/CSA and the School Board files those applications in a correct and timely manner.

2.	Is responsible for contacting funding agencies and learning the requirements for filing a complete application package.

3.	Coordinates site visits by funding agencies, processes contacts and prepares interim and final reports for grants.  

4.	Coordinates the preparation and distribution of information on grants and fund-raising for all school publications and news releases.  Responds to requests for public information about the district's grants and fund-raising activities, and can speak knowledgeably about the district’s policies and programs.

5.	Assists the lead person/CSA and the school board in setting objectives for the school's grant-writing and fund-raising efforts and provides input into the annual budget in consultation with school administrators.  Attends and follows up on meetings to set priorities and to obtain grants.   
6.	Provides other assistance in implementing the funded programs, preparing and filing documentation, and fulfilling the grant requirements, as assigned. 

7.	Prepares any material necessary to comply with standard auditing practices. Compiles all paperwork that may be required in the filing, reporting and phasing out of any grant/fundraiser received.  Ensures the accuracy of information included in paperwork.

8.	Reconciles monthly grant/foundation status with the School Business Office.

9.	Prepares accurate work effectively while under time pressure, uses independent judgment and produces a quality work product within tight time constraints.

10.	Consults regularly with Curriculum coordinator(s), Department Heads, Principals and interested teachers to insure that any funds received are managed appropriately and in the best interests of the school and comply with the approved school goals.

11.	Maintains a list of grant opportunities and application deadlines.  Keeps the Lead Person/CSA informed about grant opportunities.

12.	Secures personnel within the district willing to undertake and participate in grant-funded programs and IDs programs that are suitable.

13.	Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information and documents.  Coordinates the handling of information with the Lead Person/CSA in order to maintain the privacy of confidential information. 

14.	Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:	Salary and work year to be determined by the board.

annual 
evaluation:  	Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State 				law and the provisions of the board’s policy on evaluations. 

Approved by: 

Date: 

Revised:  

Legal References:

N.J.S.A. 18A:6‑7.1 	Criminal history record
N.J.S.A. 18A:7A-11    	Annual report of local school district; contents; annual report of 					commissioner; report of improvement of basic skills 
N.J.S.A. 18A:16‑1	Officers and employees
N.J.S.A. 18:16‑2	Physical examinations; requirement
N.J.A.C. 6A:30            	Evaluation of the performance of school districts
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6	   		School employee physical examinations

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq. 

Every Student Succeeds Act, Pub. L. 114-95, Title 1,  20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq.