Purpose/Description

Under the executive leadership of the Director of the Grants and Contract Compliance division in the Department of Management & Budget (M&B), the Project Manager (Grant Writer), provides technical expertise and assistance in the development and acquisition of grants funding instruments to best accomplish the goals and objectives of Wayne County. The Project Manager will create funding application models, write for direct funding, aid in partnership solicitations and monitor solicitation matrix. This role proactively researches and recommends funding opportunities for consideration and fully responsible for development, writing and revision drafts, obtaining necessary approvals and submitting high quality compelling proposal narratives, applications and supporting documents for government, private and corporate funding opportunities.

• Required Tasks
  • Conducts prospect research to identify new public (federal, state, local) and private sector grants and funding opportunities.
  • Crates templates for letters of support, memoranda of understanding, etc. and works with internal staff to collect required materials from project partners.
  • Ensures proposals are submitted on time using required submission platforms and protocols; troubleshoots administrative or application submission challenges as needed.
  • Tracks win/loss rate, funds awarded, feedback received for proposals and identifies best practices utilized by previous award winners.
  • Manages web-based portals necessary to research, apply for and manage grants.
  • Creates a resource repository for proposals and applications; develops templates for common resource used for grant/writing/development.
  • Develops materials, case studies and other resources as needed to support proposal/application writing.
  • Contributes to the response/submission strategy for specific funding sources.
  • Cultivates and maintains working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Creates and maintains a tracking system for grants, renewals and deadlines.
  • Collaborates and develops proposals with the leadership in the Department of Management & Budget, it's internal and external stakeholders and offices of Wayne County's Elected Officials.
  • Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Educational Requirements
  • Bachelor's in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• Experience Requirements
  • At least three years of experience in grant/funding writing.
  • Experience with public and private sector grants/funding applications; experience with federal grants.
  • Excellent writing skills with demonstrated ability to tailor to various audiences.