Grants Writer

Responsibilities

Grant Proposal Writing:

• Research, draft, and submit compelling grant proposals and applications.
• Tailor grant requests to align with the specific interests and guidelines of the funding organizations.
• Develop and maintain a grant proposal calendar to ensure timely submissions.

Research and Identification:

• Identify potential funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other grant-making bodies.
• Conduct research on grant opportunities that align with the organization’s mission and programs.
• Maintain an updated database of potential funding sources and deadlines.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with department heads and program managers to gather information on organizational needs, programs, and budgets.
• Work with finance and program teams to prepare budgets and financial information to accompany grant proposals.
• Serve as the primary contact for funders, ensuring that all communication is clear and timely.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare grant reports, evaluations, and updates required by funders, ensuring compliance with grant agreements.
• Maintain records of past proposals, funding outcomes, and communications with funders.
• Track the progress of submitted applications and manage post-award activities such as reporting.

Compliance and Monitoring:

• Ensure all submitted proposals meet the specific requirements and criteria of funders.
• Monitor grant compliance and ensure that the organization meets all deliverables, timelines, and reporting obligations for awarded grants.

Relationship Building:

• Build and maintain relationships with current and potential funders.
• Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences related to grant funding, where applicable.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or related areas.
• Proven success in writing grant proposals and securing funding.

Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to present complex information in a clear, concise manner.
• Familiarity with the grant-making landscape, particularly in the nonprofit or industry-specific sector.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting in the context of grant applications is a plus.