Looking for a Grant writer (Paid GIG)

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The Investors Academy is committed to having a workforce that reflects our entire community. We believe the nonprofit work environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with ideas come together to achieve common goals.

The Grant Writer will be responsible for supporting the development goals by managing all grant-related efforts including identifying potential grant funders and oversight of all grant reporting. The Grant Writer will collaborate with the Program Director to develop grant budgets and evaluation metrics that will advance organizational goals, and assist with the development of sponsorship packages and donor case statements. An ideal candidate would be a highly organized strategic thinker, computer proficient with excellent writing skills, and great attention to detail.

Accountability and Responsibilities

• Effectively and timely researches and identifies funding opportunities at local, state, and national levels through philanthropic, corporate, and public entities

• Actively develops all elements of grant proposals, including proposal narratives, evaluation plan, budget, and supporting material to ultimately ensure timely grant submission

• Provide updates on upcoming deadlines/responsibilities, new prospects and strategies, and progress towards goals and spending of funds

• Collaborates with the Program Director to ensure all reports are submitted on time and are compliant

• Maintains and supports the consistency of the agency's image and communications efforts by drafting funding award letters

• Effectively develops and grows strong funder relationships that outlast staff transitions through good stewardship of funder requirements and impact reporting

• Effectively and timely compiles and submits required reports in a timely manner to funders, ensuring compliance with funder reporting requirements

• Grows professionally through various avenues, but not limited to: online courses, in-person classes, seminars, conferences, books, etc.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Demonstrates success in grant writing and grant management

• Ability to work independently and under pressure and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality

• Highly collaborative

• Excellent writing skills