Government Grant Writer Job at Northern Virginia Family Services in Falls Church

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Working at Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) means doing work that matters every day because of the difference you will make in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. NVFS’ breadth, depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. At Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS), we value every team member’s contribution and our collective impact on our clients and the community. NVFS is an equal opportunity employer, E-Verify participant and drug-free workplace.

Join the NVFS Family : We are looking to hire a Government Grant Writer to join the NVFS Grants Administration team! As the Government Grant Writer, you will be responsible for prospecting government (federal, state, and local) grant opportunities and writing grant proposals to compellingly communicate Northern Virginia Family Services’ (NVFS) mission and programs to potential government funders. As the Government Grant Writer, you will develop and write grant proposals, including assembly of grant requests and required documents for timely submission, and works collaboratively with Agency staff.

This is a hybrid role; however, the majority of work may be performed remotely.

Benefits and Compensation : We want you to be well, have work / life flexibility, grow your career with us, and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings here in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing.

The position has a starting salary in the low to mid 60s.

In this role, you will :

Prospecting :

• Develop a strong understanding of program participant barriers and needs, NVFS program services, and organizational priorities by actively engaging in internal program planning and grants team meetings.
• Research, identify, and evaluate prospective funding opportunities from federal, state, and local government entities, ensuring alignment with internal funding needs.
• Manage tracking of prospective funders through the Agency’s grant management database.
• Attend workshops and bidders’ conferences for prospective grant opportunities and synthesize information to share with grants and program teams.
• Communicate funding opportunities to grants and program teams and participate in decision making to determine which opportunities will be pursued and for what funding priority.

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Your Background : We understand that you may obtain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences.

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