Grant Writer

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The Grant Writer researches, writes, and coordinates the grant application report process in pursuit of fundraising goals to continue giving a voice to voiceless children.

Responsibilities:

• Perform prospect research on foundations, corporations, and other grant-making entities
• Connect with organizations for initial feedback and Letters of Intent
• Write high-quality grant proposal narratives, applications, and supporting documents
• Coordinate with the Founder to gather financial necessary information
• Manage the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission of all required materials
• Maintain current records in online tools to track and report grants
• Report progress of submitted proposals and reporting requirements
• Populate and maintain a grant tracking calendar
• Populate and maintain a prospect and active grant list

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or similar relevant field
• 2+ years’ experience in grant research and grant writing, with preference to non-profit experience
• Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospects
• Strong written communication skills, ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals with demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals (Samples needed)
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with outside organizations to represent KARA in a professional manner