We are seeking a highly skilled Grant Writer to join our team at The Salvation Army. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching and identifying funding opportunities, developing grant proposals, and maintaining our grants management database.

• Research and identify new government, private foundation, and corporate funding prospects.
• Create research briefings and profiles of funders to prepare senior staff for meetings and calls.
• Work with Corps officers and Human Services to prepare and submit grant applications, including grant writing, assembling and preparing supporting documents, and ensuring that the final submission aligns with funding requirements.
• Ensure that grant application narratives are presented clearly, persuasively, and are free of errors, and that applications conform to all internal, external, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the Salesforce database for Government, Corporate, and Foundation funders.
• Work with Corps Officers and staff to submit required reports to funders on an as-needed basis.
• Prepare and maintain various grant and reconciliation reports.
• Develop an understanding of programs and sites through regular and ongoing interaction and relationships with Corps and program directors.
• Respond to The Salvation Army Officers and staff, partners, and grantors' queries and requests for additional information.

• Bachelor's degree in a related area preferred and two years of related work experience or equivalent training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be extremely organized, able to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong research and grant writing skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with proposal development, grant administration, and stewardship.
• A demonstrated ability to manage projects and priorities in a constantly changing environment.
• Understanding and commitment to the importance of stewardship in its broadest forms.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Proven experience seeking creative and new approaches, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to maintain the confidentiality of interactions and information, as appropriate.
• Understanding of and support for the mission, programs, and activities of The Salvation Army.