Position Type: Full-Time
Work Environment: Hybrid
Location: Wackerly Branch, Midland, MI 48640, USA
Job Details
Are you passionate about identifying, researching, and securing grant funding? Do you excel at crafting compelling narratives that drive funding success? Do you thrive in managing grant reporting and compliance? Members First Credit Union is looking for an experienced Grant Writer to secure funding through targeted grant proposals that support the underserved while enhancing community impact initiatives.
We strive to create an atmosphere of belonging with no judgment, just opportunity. We are interconnected to each other, and when we embrace our true authentic selves, we are stronger. We will empower you to be the best version of yourself while helping you to flourish in work and life. Come join us to help create thriving communities!
Position: Grant Writer I
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Vice President Marketing
Position Overview
The primary purpose of this position is to assist Members First Credit Union to deliver on its mission: To encourage a better tomorrow. To achieve this mission, the position must deliver on our brand promise: We believe in you. Our promise is to be trustworthy, caring, and enthusiastic to help you succeed. You will do this by living out our core values in every service contact to both internal and external members.
Essential Duties
- Secure funding through targeted grant proposals supporting underserved, CDFI populations, and the ALICE demographic.
- Conduct thorough research to identify grant opportunities aligning with the Credit Union's mission. Focus on grants for Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) populations, and other initiatives through organizations like the National Credit Union Foundation, Michigan Credit Union Foundation, and Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis.
- Write grant proposals effectively communicating the Credit Union’s mission, goals, and impact.
- Collaborate with teams to gather data, stories, and testimonials supporting grant applications.
- Monitor grant deadlines, requirements, and reporting processes to ensure compliance.
- Maintain detailed records of grant applications, received funding, and outcomes achieved.
- Prepare reports evaluating project progress and outcomes, providing recommendations for future proposals.
- Represent the Credit Union at community meetings, including CDFI, Michigan Credit Union League, housing initiatives, and Chamber meetings.
Duties and Responsibilities
The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. Additional duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
- Assist with the Swinging for Scholarships golf event and scholarship application process.
- Engage with nonprofits and community organizations to understand the needs of underserved populations.
- Build relationships with potential funding organizations.
- Ensure regulatory compliance in grant writing and CDFI-related activities.
- Perform general office support functions.
- Fulfill other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Expectations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Exhibit strong research skills and the ability to analyze data effectively.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Understand the challenges faced by underserved communities.
- Be a brand and culture advocate at all times.
- Possess strong organizational skills, ownership mentality, and the ability to prioritize workloads.
- Be team-oriented while able to work autonomously.
- Collaborate, listen, and build positive relationships.
- Thrive in a fast-moving environment and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
- Deliver engaging presentations to groups.
- Maintain professionalism and a high level of knowledge about Credit Union culture, membership makeup, markets, products, and services.
- Desire to pursue and attend opportunities for professional development.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move or transport items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to remain stationary for 2-4 hours at a time.
Work Environment
- Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
- Routinely clean and disinfect workspaces, including desks and electronic equipment.
- Protect confidentiality by securing sensitive materials when away from the workstation.
Education and Experience
- Proven experience in grant writing with a successful track record of securing funding.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Qualifications
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or related field.
Experience
- Required: Grant writing with a successful track record of securing funding.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
