Grant Writer

📋 Description

• Grant Writer manages grant prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Oversees grants calendar and communications with current/prospective grant makers.
• Aims to meet/exceed annual Fund Development goals via proposals and reports.
• Maintains deadlines for proposals, reports and acknowledgments.
• Works with program staff on grant budgets and accuracy.
• May work non-traditional hours and attend fundraising events.

🎯 Requirements

• Strong strategic, analytical, and research skills; detail oriented.
• Clear, concise writing translating detail into compelling pieces.
• Highly collaborative, organized, efficient; skilled at tracking info.
• Ability to prioritize, stay flexible, meet strict deadlines.
• Familiarity with online grant portals.
• Respond to time-bound requests from grant makers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; relationship builder.
• Diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with purpose, urgency, and accuracy.
• Takes initiative; persistence and problem solving.
• Commitment to learning and working with diverse people.
• Commitment to social justice and inclusion for all.