Grants Writer
3 weeks ago
Grants Writer
We are seeking a skilled Grants Writer to join our team. The Grants Writer plays a crucial role in the Development Department, supporting the organization's mission by preparing compelling and high-quality proposals to secure funding from public and private sources. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Grants Writer is responsible for researching funding opportunities, drafting grant applications, and coordinating submission processes.
Your skills in writing, data analysis, program budgeting, and project management will be essential in fulfilling your duties. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Development and Communications to collaborate on securing funding, and the Chief Financial Officer and Grants Manage, Grant Accountant to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Collaboration with internal departments such as finance, and leadership to create persuasive, targeted grant proposals and applications.
- Research, identify, and develop new grant funding opportunities from public and private sources.
- Write, edit, and submit grant applications, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and deadlines.
- Conduct research to identify potential funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of potential funding sources and their requirements.
- Gather and analyze organizational data for inclusion in grant applications and compliance reports.
- Provide internal data summaries and custom analyses for leadership and board presentations.
- Track grant deadlines and submission schedules to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
- Prepare reports detailing grant outcomes, impact, and financial compliance for funders and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records of grant submissions, awards, and outcomes includes monitoring and maintaining funder reporting schedules and requirements;
- Analyze grant performance and provide strategic recommendations for future applications.
- Assist with other fundraising activities as needed
- BCBS Medical PPO Plans
- BCBS Dental
- Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 10 Days of Paid Time Off
- 10 sick days
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of successful grant writing experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of grant preparation and administration principles.
- Demonstrated success in identifying and securing public and private funding.
- Relevant experience includes not only professional advocacy on behalf of others, but personal experience with community based health care, poverty, chronic illness, HIV, mental illness, public housing or other issues affecting our client population.
- Excellent writing, editing, and research skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising software (e.g., Raiser's Edge).
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
- Strong communication and business acumen.
- Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
- Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
- Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.
$55,000 - $70,000 annually
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