Job Description

Grant Writer

The Grant Writer plays a key role in securing funding by crafting compelling, accurate, and tailored grant proposals. This ongoing role supports the Grant Committee by translating organizational needs into persuasive narratives that align with funder priorities.

The Grant Writer:

• Writes and edits grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents in collaboration with other assigned team members.
• Collaborates with the Grant Committee Chair and other volunteers to gather necessary data and documentation.
• Tailors proposals to meet specific funder guidelines and priorities.
• Ensures clarity, consistency, and alignment with the organization's mission and goals.
• Supports other grant writers by providing edits, comments, and suggestions to improve content for the best outcomes.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with nonprofit funding and grant writing best practices.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, persuasive content.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Support:

• Access to software, tools, and process orientation
• Assistance from staff and other committee members to collect needed information
• Receives guidance and resources from committee members and staff.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work involves walking, talking, and hearing; using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is based on your own home environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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