The Grant Writer is a key member of the Grants Management team and plays a vital role in leading the proposal preparation process for federal, state, local, and foundation funding opportunities
Reporting to the Grants Manager, the Grant Writer supports the department in developing ready-to-deploy cases for support across key service lines that align with the agency’s strategic plan
Conduct prospect research, develop and submit competitive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports for government, foundation, and corporate funders
Develop compelling narratives that effectively communicate the organization’s mission, programs, and impact
Create and maintain cases for support by service line aligned with organizational priorities, community needs, and donor interests
Track and manage submission deadlines and deliverables in collaboration with the grants team and program staff
Identify and research new funding opportunities that align with organizational goals
Support the grants management team in coordinating internal review processes, collecting programmatic data, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements
Assist in preparing budgets and gathering necessary financial documentation for proposals and reports in coordination with finance staff
Work cross-functionally with clinical, program, and administrative staff to gather information and develop funding narratives
Support the grants management team with administrative functions necessary for recordkeeping and funding application eligibility
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (higher degree accepted) in English, Public Health, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or related field
3 years Grant writing experience in a nonprofit, educational, healthcare, or research setting
3 years Proven success in securing grants from government agencies, foundations, and/or corporations
Experience researching funding prospects and developing competitive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports
Skills in developing compelling narratives that communicate mission, programs, and impact
Ability to track and manage submission deadlines and deliverables
Experience coordinating internal review processes and ensuring compliance with funder requirements
Ability to assist in preparing budgets and gathering necessary financial documentation in coordination with finance staff
Experience working cross-functionally with clinical, program, and administrative staff to gather information and develop funding narratives