Senior Grant Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description : Foundation Communities seeks a full-time grant writer for a primarily on-site staff position. We need an experienced and competent writer who enjoys being a fundraiser, storyteller, and advocate, plus has the skills necessary—deadline-driven, intellectual flexibility, research capabilities, computer acumen, experience with metrics—to put together complete grants packages for a wide variety of funding sources. This grant writer must be able to connect with our mission, work as part of a team, and enjoy working closely with program staff.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities :

• Demonstrated ability to manage grant development activities, from working with program staff and drafting proposals through submitting grants and working with funders post-award
• Author proposals, both independently and in concert with other staff, for foundations, corporations, and governmental agencies
• Identify, research, and develop relationships with prospective institutional donors
• Plan work flow and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Good communicator; works effectively as part of a team, as well as with a variety of staff to develop and present strong proposals
• Maintain calendar systems to track grant application and report deadlines, record contacts and correspondence, and acknowledge gifts
• Maintain donor files and donor database, as well as internal tracking systems
• Assist with additional development-related projects as needed, including grants tracking and reporting

Other Duties & Responsibilities :

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Requirements :

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements : (include amount of lifting, twisting, bending, sitting, standing, keyboarding, driving, noise, indoor / outdoor etc.)

To apply, please upload your resume along with a thoughtful letter of interest, salary requirements, and two pertinent writing samples. For additional information : www.foundcom.org. Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation

$60,000 to 65000 annual DOE

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his / her supervisor.

Foundation Communities provides an excellent benefits package including employer paid health benefits, 401(k) investment opportunity, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.