Grant Writing 

• Manages timelines/deadlines for all foundation and corporate funding opportunities and communicates these to the Leadership Team. Ensures timely application submission to meet all deadlines and reports for up to 150 grants each year. 
• The grant writer is supported in this position by the Donor Relations Specialist and the Development Specialist.  
• Researches and identifies funding deadlines for current grant giving entities; analyzes giving history with our organization as well as other organizations;  authors grant applications, including correspondence; coordinates interdepartmentally, including with Accounting for financials/ budgets, IT for stats, and other departments as needed.   
• Maintains grants calendar with clearly identified due dates for applications, grant reports, required trainings and meetings.  
• Records grants submission/grant reporting in donor database in a timely manner, as well as master grant status sheet and monthly dashboard. 
• Recommends appropriate new grants for application and works with Director of Development to determine suitability. 

Identifying Funding Opportunities 

• Assists Chief Executive Officer and Director of Development with written correspondence as needed. 
• Supports the Development department with events and activities as needed. 
• Analyzes donor database for lapsed foundations and corporations; uses Instrumental directory and list servers for potential new funding opportunities. 
• Solicits input and provides suggestions to staff to help to create a case for support for programs. 
• Attends grant training, coordinates with other community providers, and relay important guidance to program supervisors. 
• Coordinate with individual departments and Grants Management on specific needs related to private funding.  

Promoting Best Practice 

• Demonstrates awareness of and desire to understand diverse populations. 
• Ability to contribute to the agency’s commitment to enhancing awareness and appreciation. 
• Willingness to learn and promote best practices such as Trauma-Informed Care, housing-focused solutions, harm reduction, low-barrier access to resources, etc. 
• Ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries. 

*Other duties as assigned 

Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required. 
• Two years’ experience in grant writing preferred. 

Required Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to think strategically, collaborate with team members, and take initiative. 
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations. 
• Possesses excellent organizational skills, decision-making ability, and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy. 
• Ability to think critically, prioritize, and make emotionally intelligent decisions.  
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. 
• Ability to analyze and systematically compile and track information; prepare professional reports and correspondence. 
• Excellent knowledge of management information systems and software programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and the integration of such programs with donor database (EveryAction CRM). 
• Self-starter and self-directed. 
• Familiarity with Trauma-Informed Care and Housing First philosophies preferred. 
• Demonstrates sensitivity to diverse populations. Ability to contribute to the agency’s commitment to enhancing awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages. 

Physical and Equipment Requirements 

• Ability to lift 25 pounds (tables). 
• Ability to sit, stand or walk for an hour or more at a time. 
• Ability to use stairs, steps, and ladders 
• Ability to twist, bend, stoop and squat