<p>MAIN FUNCTIONS:</p> <p>The Valley Council for Health and Human Services (VC) is a cross-sector group of organizations working together to improve the health and quality of life of Connecticut's Lower Naugatuck Valley residents by identifying community needs and developing culturally responsive services delivered by our membership and partners.</p> <p>The Valley Council is seeking a Grants Development Officer to identify, write, submit, and manage grant opportunities that support the Council's work and benefit the Valley's health and human services system. The Grants Development Officer will support grant development for the Council as a whole as well as collaborative opportunities that benefit Council partners and advance the region's capacity to respond to community needs. This position requires strong skills in grant research, proposal writing, coordination, and tracking. The Grants Development Officer will work closely with the Executive Director, Council members, and other community stakeholders to develop and steward funding opportunities that align with the Valley's priorities.</p> <p>The Grants Development Officer will be responsible for:</p> <ul> <li>Researching and identifying grant opportunities that align with VC goals and regional priorities. </li><li>Writing compelling and tailored grant proposals and letters of inquiry. </li><li>Coordinating with the Executive Director and member organizations to collect needed information and data. </li><li>Developing and maintaining a centralized grants calendar and tracking system. </li><li>Submitting timely grant reports to funders in coordination with relevant staff and partners. </li><li>Building relationships with private foundations, corporate funders, and public agencies. </li><li>Supporting cross-sector collaborative proposals that involve multiple VC partners. </li><li>Maintaining an internal grant database of submissions, deadlines, and award status. </li><li>Assisting in the development of a base grant application and reusable narrative components. </li><li>Providing updates to the Executive Director and Council on progress and outcomes of funded work. </li><li>Supporting the Executive Director in building and sustaining a sustainable revenue model. </li></ul> <p>EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3-5 years experience in grant writing, development, or fundraising in a nonprofit, foundation, or public agency. Strong writing and editing skills. Demonstrated success in securing grant funding. Familiarity with grant databases, CRMs, and reporting tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.</p>