GRANT WRITER

Position Overview: The Grant Writer will work in conjunction with the Fund Development Manager and the Executive Director to increase our grant writing efforts for competitive corporate, foundation and government awards.

Grant Writer Essential Functions:

· Develop and write letters of inquiry and proposals in response to solicitations for our state and county that include but are not limited to city, state, and federal agencies as well as private foundations

· Manage full range of the grants processes with the Fund Development Director including identification/qualification of opportunities, development of responses and financial reports

· Take an active role in the identification of private funders and in the research and development of grant proposals to foundations and corporations that have potential to support new and ongoing program initiatives

Additional Responsibilities:

· Prepare customized proposals according to each foundation’s guidelines, including: program budgets, timelines, goals, objectives, outcomes, and evaluation criteria for grants with the Fund Development Director

· Assist Fund Development Director with researching foundations

· Organization of standard attachments including but not limited to the organization’s Board of Directors list, bylaws, 501(c)(3) letter of determination, most recent financial audit

· Work with the Fund Development Director and program staff to produce funder reports in a timely and effective fashion

· Assist the Fund Development Director in maintaining a strong and positive relationship with current and prospective funders through letter, email and phone correspondence

· Work with field staff to gain insight into local foundations and to gather local data/information about individual communities.

· Research and notify staff regarding trainings on working with funding sources

Job Requirements:

· A minimum commitment of 8 hours per week

· Grant writing experience preferred

· Knowledge of non-profit funding sources preferred but not required

· Excellent written/verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to plan/manage work flow on multiple projects simultaneously, and work with limited supervision

· Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

· Proofreading skills essential

· Strong attention to detail

· Flexible and strong work ethic

· Desire to make a difference and be part of a unique not-profit organization

· Must be an independent, self-starter and team player with sincere interest in the STANDUP FOR KIDS mission

REPORTS TO: the ED