Position: Grant Writer (70%)/Assistant Director (30%)
Employment Status: Full Time; Minimum Starting Rate $18/hour
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2021
MISSION STATEMENT: Provide a safe haven and support services to victims of Family Violence and Sexual Abuse; and to provide Preventive Education which will challenge the cultural beliefs and attitudes about the use of abusive and controlling behaviors in our communities.
JOB SUMMARY: The Grant Writer/Assistant Director will report to and work closely with the Executive Director; will be responsible for all aspects of grant writing and grant reporting, building maintenance and rental, and volunteer responsibilities; and will strengthen existing and create new community partnerships in support of the NDAC mission.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Qualifications:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
A desk space and office chair are provided in a private office. Most of the responsibilities are performed indoors in areas that are heated or cooled to moderate temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate. The entire agency building is accessible to people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: NDAC offers a competitive salary and taxable cash medical benefit, participation in a SEP IRA (Simplified Employee Pension Individual Retirement Account), vacation, sick leave, and holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Background Information: New Day Advocacy Center (NDAC) is a private nonprofit whose mission is working with others to end the cycle of sexual and domestic abuse and human trafficking. NDAC’s service area covers Ashland and Bayfield Counties, including the tribal lands of the Bad River and Red Cliff Bands of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians. NDAC is part of the Northern Four group, which is comprised of four domestic violence/sexual assault agencies that have a common service area. The other agencies are the Bad River Zhawenindig Program, CASDA (Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse), and the Red Cliff Family Violence Prevention Program.
NDAC opened in 1983 and provided only a crisis line and shelter for domestic violence victims. Additional services were added in subsequent years to support long-term healing, recovery and economic sustainability:
Through 2020, NDAC has served over 8,000 victims and answered over 70,000 crisis-information calls. All of our services are free and confidential.
NDAC staff is trained to practice non-oppression and is a trauma-informed agency by policy and training. Trauma-informed care enhances Advocates’ understanding of how trauma affects clients’ stress levels, behaviors, healing, and clients’ responses to Advocate efforts on clients’ behalf. NDAC also supports clients who decide to return to or stay with their perpetrator.
Staff receives professional trainings via End Domestic Abuse WI, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and Disability Rights Wisconsin, as well as other professional organizations. NDAC has established strong collaborative relationships with law enforcement, judicial systems, human services agencies, medical and mental health agencies, emergency room staff, and Probation and Parole. This has resulted in receiving increased client referrals and working on productive partnership solutions for victims and holding perpetrators accountable. We also work with agencies that provide companion services, i.e., food security, housing, and employment preparation.
In September 2019, after two years of renovations, NDAC moved into a larger facility, and expanded from three bedrooms (able to sleep 10) to seven bedrooms (able to sleep 28). All seven bedrooms were occupied for the first time on December 24, 2019. Our staff consists of nine full time employees and eight part time employees. As essential workers, we are continuing to provide most services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please send cover letter, resume, documentation of education and/or training, and three letters of recommendation to: Kerry Hill, Board Secretary, New Day Advocacy Center, 301 Ellis Avenue, PO Box 88, Ashland, 54806; or by email to; info@ndshelter.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2021
MISSION STATEMENT: Provide a safe haven and support services to victims of Family Violence and Sexual Abuse; and to provide Preventive Education which will challenge the cultural beliefs and attitudes about the use of abusive and controlling behaviors in our communities.
JOB SUMMARY: The Grant Writer/Assistant Director will report to and work closely with the Executive Director; will be responsible for all aspects of grant writing and grant reporting, building maintenance and rental, and volunteer responsibilities; and will strengthen existing and create new community partnerships in support of the NDAC mission.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administration:
- Write and administer federal, state, county, city, private foundation and other types of grants; and prepare and submit the required grant reports in accordance with grant report deadlines.
- Consult with the Lead Advocate to gather information about client service needs, advocate collaboration accomplishments, etc. for formulating responses to grant writing requirements.
- Consult with the Accounting Specialist to gather appropriate financial information to satisfy grant writing requirements.
- Consult with Executive Director for grant input and final approval of grants and grant reports before submission.
- Serve as the lead on agency development and use of the Management Information System.
- Develop and implement data collection systems to streamline reporting on outputs and outcomes in all program areas for use in grant writing and grant reporting to funders, reporting to the Board, the community, etc.
- Manage program aspects of the annual budget in conjunction with the Executive Director.
- Manage the agency Volunteer Program.
- Financial Management:
- Participate in three person dual control processes established by the Board of Directors, published in the Financial Procedures Manual, and performed in conjunction with the Executive Director and the Accounting Specialist.
- Program Management:
- Measure performance and improve quality of services in all agency programs and all facets of agency operations.
- Create ongoing opportunities for all staff members to provide feedback on program operations.
- Inform the Executive Director (and other staff members and Board of Directors as advisable) of program issues, changes, and accomplishments.
- Operations Management:
- Improve efficiency and effectiveness of all internal operations.
- Manage information technology, including ongoing maintenance and updating of systems, hardware, and software.
- Oversee building maintenance by contracting services and repairs as needed.
- Be responsible for all aspects of rental property.
- Community Partnerships
- Strengthen relationships with other service providers to improve service delivery to clients.
- Serve on community committees and boards as directed by the Executive Director.
- In collaboration with the Executive Director, provide staff support and guidance to the Board of Directors and serve as ex-offico member to subcommittees of the Board.
- Provide programmatic input to the Executive Director in strategic planning.
- Represent the agency at private and public functions as needed.
Qualifications:
- Required: Two years of supervisory experience.
- Required: Minimum of two years successful writing and administering government/foundation grants and grant reports.
- Writing Skills: Need above average writing, proofreading, spelling and punctuation skills with ability to meet detailed funder requirements to write successful grant requests and grant reports.
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement the terms, requirements and expectations of grant requests and contracts, and other business documents pertinent to agency business.
- Math Skills: Needs well-developed basic math skills. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Familiarity with nonprofit policies and procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Team player with superior communication skills as well as capacity to engage in critical thinking and analysis of programs and service delivery.
- Ability to adjust to the diverse needs of clients and staff.
- Required: Proficient computer/keyboarding skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Suite Software (email, Google Docs), ZOOM. Ability to access on-line grant writing resources/websites; must have minor (IT) networking knowledge, data analyzing skills, ability to learn software. Helpful: Microsoft OneNote.
- Maintain a current valid Wisconsin driver’s license and have access to a currently insured reliable vehicle during business hours. Staff persons are required to carry personal liability coverage with a minimum limit of $300,000 combined single limit or split limits of $300,000/$300,000.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
A desk space and office chair are provided in a private office. Most of the responsibilities are performed indoors in areas that are heated or cooled to moderate temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate. The entire agency building is accessible to people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: NDAC offers a competitive salary and taxable cash medical benefit, participation in a SEP IRA (Simplified Employee Pension Individual Retirement Account), vacation, sick leave, and holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Background Information: New Day Advocacy Center (NDAC) is a private nonprofit whose mission is working with others to end the cycle of sexual and domestic abuse and human trafficking. NDAC’s service area covers Ashland and Bayfield Counties, including the tribal lands of the Bad River and Red Cliff Bands of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians. NDAC is part of the Northern Four group, which is comprised of four domestic violence/sexual assault agencies that have a common service area. The other agencies are the Bad River Zhawenindig Program, CASDA (Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse), and the Red Cliff Family Violence Prevention Program.
NDAC opened in 1983 and provided only a crisis line and shelter for domestic violence victims. Additional services were added in subsequent years to support long-term healing, recovery and economic sustainability:
- Self-Sufficiency Program (1992-Present);
- Sexual Assault Intervention Program (1996-Present);
- Native American cultural services (1997-2017, 2019-Present);
- Children’s Program for children affected by domestic violence (1999-Present);
- Crime Victim Services Program (2004-present).
Through 2020, NDAC has served over 8,000 victims and answered over 70,000 crisis-information calls. All of our services are free and confidential.
NDAC staff is trained to practice non-oppression and is a trauma-informed agency by policy and training. Trauma-informed care enhances Advocates’ understanding of how trauma affects clients’ stress levels, behaviors, healing, and clients’ responses to Advocate efforts on clients’ behalf. NDAC also supports clients who decide to return to or stay with their perpetrator.
Staff receives professional trainings via End Domestic Abuse WI, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and Disability Rights Wisconsin, as well as other professional organizations. NDAC has established strong collaborative relationships with law enforcement, judicial systems, human services agencies, medical and mental health agencies, emergency room staff, and Probation and Parole. This has resulted in receiving increased client referrals and working on productive partnership solutions for victims and holding perpetrators accountable. We also work with agencies that provide companion services, i.e., food security, housing, and employment preparation.
In September 2019, after two years of renovations, NDAC moved into a larger facility, and expanded from three bedrooms (able to sleep 10) to seven bedrooms (able to sleep 28). All seven bedrooms were occupied for the first time on December 24, 2019. Our staff consists of nine full time employees and eight part time employees. As essential workers, we are continuing to provide most services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please send cover letter, resume, documentation of education and/or training, and three letters of recommendation to: Kerry Hill, Board Secretary, New Day Advocacy Center, 301 Ellis Avenue, PO Box 88, Ashland, 54806; or by email to; info@ndshelter.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2021
