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Industry: Retail
Company Size: 201-500 employees

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony

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Join the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony as a Full-Time Health & Human Services Grants Writer and make a meaningful impact in the community. This onsite position offers the unique opportunity to develop and manage funding initiatives that directly support vital health and human services programs, enhancing the well-being of our community. Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to solving problems with integrity, all within a supportive and traditional company culture that values customer focus.

Enjoy competitive compensation, with salaries ranging from $69,472 to $85,446.40. You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. By joining us, you will not only advance your career but also contribute to initiatives that truly make a difference in the lives of others in Reno, Nevada. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something bigger!

**Let us introduce ourselves**

The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony represents descendants of three Great Basin Indigenous peoples: the **Numu (Northern Paiute)**, **Newe (Western Shoshone)**, and **Washeshu (Washoe)**. These communities lived in harmony with the land for generations before European contact, following seasonal cycles and forming small, efficient social groups for survival. Each group’s name means **“The People”** in their own language, reflecting their deep cultural identity and connection to the Earth. They maintained strong traditions, respected neighboring tribes, and engaged in trade throughout the region. Today, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony continues to honor these traditions while supporting the well-being, culture, and future of its tribal community.

**What's your day like?**

The Grants Writer position at the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony is a pivotal role dedicated to securing essential funding from a variety of sources, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as corporations and foundations. In this dynamic role, you will research and identify viable grant opportunities aligned with the mission of the RSTHC. Your responsibilities will include preparing, developing, writing, and submitting grant applications, letters of inquiry, and formal proposals, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations. Collaborating closely with management and strategic partners, you will help secure grants that support the agency's initiatives.

Additionally, you will develop a robust network of grant-funding resources and assist in creating standardized text for a comprehensive database, enabling streamlined retrieval and updates. This position is essential in driving the mission and fostering sustainable growth for the RSTHC.

**What You Need To Be Successful**

To excel as a Grants Writer at the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, candidates must possess a blend of research, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency in software tools like Word, Excel, and FileMaker Pro is essential for drafting high-quality proposals and managing documentation. An ability to conduct extensive research on funding opportunities from various sources, including foundations and government programs, is crucial. Strong writing skills are necessary for producing coherent and persuasive grant applications and reports.

Attention to detail will ensure compliance with guidelines and regulations while maintaining accuracy in submissions. Candidates should also demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders and facilitate collaboration across departments. A disciplined approach to meeting deadlines, along with critical thinking and analytical abilities, will be critical for identifying funding opportunities and crafting strategic proposals. A strong work ethic, self-motivation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team will further enhance success in this role.

**Knowledge And Skills Required For The Position Are**

-  In consultation with RSTHC management this position will identify departmental funding needs and research private and public funding sources or prospects. Prepares and presents for approval grant or contract funding applications and application renewal. Insure that all submissions are consistent with RSIC Grant and Contracts policies, procedures and practices. Make certain that all submissions for consideration or renewal will be complete and coherent.

-  Completes extensive research of nonprofit foundations, corporate sponsors, government programs and individual donors to collect data and identify viable funding opportunities via online website listings, databases, clearinghouses and directories (online and printed publications); Reviews and analyzes Federal, State and local funding initiatives and regulations to insure accurate documentation, compliance to objectives and all other related policies, procedures and laws as promulgated by the granting entity.

-  Interacts with a variety of individuals of various RSIC administration departments to insure grants and contracts under the aegis of the RSTHC are consistent with RSIC financial and administrative policies, procedures and practices.

-  Ensures timely submittal of funding proposals and documents by either mail, fax, electronically or delivered. Establishes and maintains original grant or contract proposal files. Completes all stages of grant proposal development including confirmation of RSTHC project/program objectives, contact with the grant maker for clarification of grant guidelines (if needed) as well as development of letters of inquiry online applications and formal proposals with the appropriate organization approvals obtained. Properly maintains follow up contact with the grant maker regarding the status results and potential feedback.

-  Identifies grant makers whose funding missions match RSTHC funding needs. Documents findings for organization review/approval and entry into RSTHC databases. Develops and maintains working relationship with funding agencies/sources to provide necessary clarification on grant or contract proposal requirements; manages or implements specific grant/contract programs as assigned.

-  Proofreads and edits text for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, concise and easy to understand language which appropriately communicates in a positive and honest manner, RSTHC planning research and strategic vision in regard to its funding request.

-  Prepares and submits monthly grant writing activity reports to supervisor and Tribal Council; establishes and maintains grant/contract monitoring

tracking and reporting system in coordination with Finance Department to assure timely and accurate reporting compliance.

-  Informs supervisor and Finance Department of the general and special provisions of each original grant or contract award as submitted (Allowable expenses, budget amounts, time frame, reporting etc.)

-  Directly responsible for coordination and compilation of RSTHC demographic data statistics and resource information as it relates to and for grant awards comprehensive planning and program development. Assists in maintaining RSTHC databases of grant proposal text and grant prospects.

-  Provides appropriate training relating to new and/or updated funding sources, procedures new or revised program development processes and procedures to appropriate RSTHC staff.

-  Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications/ Experience**

-  At least a Bachelor level degree in business or pubic administration community planning or communications relevant degree or combination of education

training and experience in successful grant and contract writing totaling six (6) years.

-  Experience as a professional grant writer; experience in an outpatient multi-disciplinary clinic with working knowledge of their operations preferred. Extensive knowledge of grant maker research and grant proposal development.

-  Strong writing skills and the ability to produce high quality reports and documentation. Excellent communication proficiency

both verbal and written; Exceptional attention to detail.

-  Proven ability to work in a fast-paced

deadline driven environment interacting with all levels of management and staff and changing direction as business needs dictate in positive and professional manner.

-  Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, FileMaker Pro). Willingness to learn database software and census/data resource software owned by Reno-Sparks Indian Colony.

-  Must have a current Nevada driver’s license

**Preferred Qualifications**

-  Ability to work individually or as part of a team in RSTHC grant research and proposal development as well as within the established submission deadlines of each individual grant maker.

-  Disciplined and committed in completing projects within the requested time frames for RSTHC reviews and approvals.

-  Demonstrated ability to effectively connect with and work with a wide range of people.

-  Critical thinking and analytical ability

-  Strong work ethic self-motivated and well organized

**Make your move**

So, what do you think? If this sounds like the right position for you, go ahead and apply. Good luck!

Please Note: Hiring preference is provided to qualified members of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony followed by members of other federally recognized tribes. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony requires any designated candidate to complete a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen, and confirmation of professional references.

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