Grantwriting & Communications Coordinator

Virginia Legal Aid Society seeks talented and organized writer for grant research,  writing,  reporting, communications.  Applicants should have exceptional skills and experience to meet job description below.   Bachelor’s degree required.  Full time; salary DOE, excellent benefits.  EOE.  Send resume and reference list to: applicationsDC@vlas.org

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Development, and working with the Executive Director and Director of Administration, the Grantwriting & Communications Coordinator is responsible for written communications to support the development and maintenance of funding for VLAS.    

Duties:

A.  Grant Research and Writing:

1. Research, prepare statistic,  logic models, outcome reports, write, produce and coordinate the submission of grant applications;

2. Assist the Director of Administration in the preparation of budgets for grant applications;

3. Prepare PowerPoint presentations and reports as requested by funders and donors;

4. Collect, research, write and/or edit client case stories; collect photos if appropriate;

5. Prepare local government grant requests;

6. Research and report on potential sources of funding.

B.   Grant Reporting:

1. Research, prepare statistics and outcome reports, write, produce and coordinate the submission of grant reports;

2. Assist the Director of Administration in the preparation of financial status for grant reports;

3. Create and produce reports from the fundraising database as needed for funders and staff;

C.   Communications and Marketing

1. Create print and electronic media;
   • Research, write, edit and oversee production and distribution of e-newsletters, print newsletters; annual reports; brochures; flyers, etc.
   • Coordinate social media activities
   • Develop and maintain website with Director of Administration
   • Coordinate requests for print and electronic media

2. Write and distribute press releases;

3. Maintain electronic file of press coverage and prepare quarterly report for board;

D.  Administration:

1. Maintain an office calendar of grant submission and reporting deadlines, and remind other administrative staff of upcoming deadlines;

2. With the Director of Administration, create systems for collecting and reporting outcome measurements and statistics for funders;

3. Perform other such tasks as requested by the Director of Development and Executive Director.