JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Grant Writer
Reports To: Director of Donor Relations
Position Overview: Grant Writer
Embrace Grace seeks an experienced professional to join its development team as a Grant
Writer. The individual selected will identify, define, and develop funding sources to support
existing and planned program activities as well as coordinate the development, writing, and
submission of grant proposals to third-party entities. The position is responsible for collecting,
analyzing, and reporting data on the performance of program activities that are funded by
third-party public and private sources.
The ideal candidate will:
● Look for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
● Simultaneously manage projects with varying timelines and deadlines.
● Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and strong process orientation.
● Demonstrate strong communication, and time management skills.
● Multitask and adapt to quickly evolving situations yet pay close attention to detail.
● Succeed working both individually and as part of a team.
Other Qualifications: Office computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, and
PowerPoint); familiarity with accessing and using contact databases, especially Salesforce;
excellent written and oral communications skills; detail-oriented.
The position requires collaboration with executive, program, and development staff.
Tasks and Duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Project manage the grants process for current and prospective funders, all on-time
as per deadlines.
2. Maintain a funding calendar/pipeline of activity.
3. Coordinate weekly and monthly meetings with executive and key staff members to
inform fundraising efforts and grant narratives.
4. Project manage the grants process for current and prospective donors, all on-time as
per deadlines.
5. Write reports and collect necessary program information in order to communicate
full-picture of highlights and successes to funders.
6. Write communications and outreach materials for current and prospective funders
7. Researching prospects and pulling together background material.
8. Drafting communications and following up on communications with funders.
9. Completing other tasks, as needed and as requested.
Supervision Responsibilities: None
Education: Bachelor’s degree or experience equivalent preferred but not required.
Experience: Previous experience in a similar role within a non-profit preferred.
Time Requirements: Full-time position / Open to part-time candidates
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and two current references to:
jobs@embracegrace.com with Grant Writer as the subject line. Also, please visit
https://go.apply.ci/s/TJ05FfmiD1 and take the culture index survey.
