Grant Writer

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Job Overview/Objective:

The grant writer will work to identify, define, and develop funding sources to support planned and current programs. They will also be leading the development, writing, and submission of private, state, and federal grants. This role focuses on program and organization development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundation, and private funding that match program activities
• Develop proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documents in response
  to the requirements and guidelines of funding agencies.
• Maintains primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants.
• Works with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write, and submit letters of inquiry and grant proposals
• Coordinates with the CEO to create budgets to accompany proposals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• One or more years of grant writing experience
• Grant writing experience, preferably with an education or mental health focus
• Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data.
• Knowledge of the grant application process, scoring criteria, and funding cycles.
• Previous federal grant application, submission, approval, and management of funds
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides)

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills.
• Excellent time-management and organization skills.