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Job Summary The   Grant and   Funding Specialist at ULS   reports to the Director of Community Engagement and Development   (DCED) , and provides research, writing, project coordination, and administrative support for ULS’s funding and development activities.   This   includes   identifying   opportunit ies ,   drafti ng , and coordinating funding   awards   that advance   the   mission   of ULS .   The Funding Specialist writes grants, coordinates funding proposals,   submits   applications,   oversee s reporting requirements, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and   assists   with communica tion an d outreach efforts to support fundraising and organizational visibility.   Th is   position supports a diverse funding portfolio that includes grants,   government contracts, appropriations, charitable giving, and other public and private funding sources.     ULS receives large and small federal and state awards as well as funding from the Legal Services Key Accountabilities Research  and Propose Prospective  Funding Opportunities • Research and   identify   federal, state, local, corporate, foundation, and other funding opportunities that align with   ULS’s   mission   and program needs . • Prepare funding opportunity summaries and recommendations for review by the Executive Director and   DCED . • Monitor   Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Applications (RFAs), Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs), legislative funding opportunities, and philanthropic initiatives . Coordinate and  Submit  Fun ding Requests • Serve a s the ULS expert on individual grant opportunities and awards and c oordinate   funding opportunities from proposal through submission. • Oversee and assume responsibility for   grant applications, sponsorship proposals, legislative funding requests, letters of inquiry /intent , proposal summaries, and other funding-related materials. • Prepare   complete   drafts   and polished   project narratives, work plans, objectives, outputs, and outcomes, budgets, timelines, evaluation plans, and other deliverables   to the   DCED   with adequate time for review ; collaborate with management, staff, finance, external partner and potential partners, and other team members as needed. • Ensure all submissions   comply with   funding requirements, guidelines, and organizational standards.   This includes producing quality results by following   technical writing standards of   clear structure,   readability, consistency, and tone. • Obtain approvals needed to complete   internal reviews and final submissions   so that all deadlines are met. Data Collection and Performance Reporting • Coordinate data collection across ULS to support funding proposals and reporting. • Maintain   systems for tracking funding opportunities, submissions, awards, reporting deadlines, and project outcomes. • Develop and   maintain   internal workflows that promote effective grant processes with strong internal controls. Funding Administration • Coordinate   pre- and   post-award administration for grants and other funded projects. • Maintain   grant and funding files, proposal documentation, reporting calendars,   and   important   funder   access and contact   information on   ULS’s electronic tracking systems. • Coordinate   the development of   partnership documentation, including memoranda of understanding (MOUs), letters of support, and collaborative funding agreements. • Monitor   funding agreements, deliverables, reporting deadlines, and performance measures, with   internal   assistance   as needed. • Prepare or coordinate required progress reports, financial reports, and final reports for funding agencies. • Assist   with monitoring, audits, grant modifications, renewals, and closeout activities. • Maintain   ULS’s   tracking   of   funder application and reporting platforms,   logins and passwords,   proposal templates, how-to-guides,   and   databases . • Assist   in preparing reports and presentation materials for the Board of Trustees, executive leadership, and external stakeholders. • Attend training, conferences, and continuing education opportunities related to grant management, nonprofit fundraising, and communications. • Other duties as assigned. Skills and Abilities • Demonstrated   commitment to working with low-income community and promoting access to civil legal justice . • Knowledge of nonprofit funding   and grant writing. • Ability to interpret funding guidelines and grant requirements. • Strong analytical skills and experience collecting, organizing, and presenting quantitative and qualitative data. • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a   strong attention to detail. • Ability to write in a clear, concise manner to clearly communicate purpose and reach  various audiences including foundations, donors, and broader general constituencies . • Proficiency   with Microsoft applications, databases, social media platforms, and grant   management software and systems. • Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. Education • Bachelor’s degree in   English, journalism, communications, business, marketing, or a related field ; equivalent experience may be considered. • Minimum of two years related experience   in grant writing, fundraising, communications, or   a related   field. Job Factors/Physical Requirements • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer. • In person at   a ULS office,  a   minimum of   three days per week . • Must have a reliable mode of transportation.  Occasional travel  required . Supervisory Responsibilities: None Hourly Rate: $28-$32 FLSA Status: Non-exempt, full time ( 40 hours  per week) Reports to: Director of Community Engagement and Development Benefits Utah Legal Services offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and employer-paid vision insurance; 21 days of paid time off each year (with an increase after your first anniversary); 13 paid holidays; a 403(b) retirement plan with automatic monthly employer contributions and matching; employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage; four weeks of paid parental leave; and a monthly employer stipend to help offset benefit costs. Utah Legal Services believes that equal opportunity  of  all employees is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, this nonprofit will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status in hiring, promoting, demoting, trainings, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.