Grants Writer
Job Location
Thurston County, WA
Published By
Our Ark
Type of Job
Part Time Volunteer
Published Date
April 1, 2020 at 9:30:00 PM
About the job
The Grants Writer is a member of the Development Team and is a liaison between the agency and foundation partners. The Grants Writer is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports that support agency goals and meet foundation funding guidelines and criteria. This person serves as the primary grant writer, assists in managing funder relationships, engages in compliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, project management skills, with an emphasis on clear writing and outcome measurement.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading grant proposal development and submission—preparing and organizing materials for proposals, and submitting and monitoring grant applications—including:
Drafting proposals/LOIs, grant application narratives, and budgets and collaborate to
finalize with development, program and, finance staff; and the Executive Director;
Submitting grant applications;
With the Director of Development, meeting with funders and Legal Council staff to
explore funding opportunities and fulfill site visit requirements;
Maintaining master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and
correspondence;
Maintaining library of grant support documents including resumes, bios, IRS forms,
Board/staff diversity lists, etc.;
Executing thank you letters and facilitating grant contracts/agreements;
Ensuring acknowledgment of funders/investors via website, e-newsletter, and social
media.
Working with Data Manager and Financial Team to maintain grant compliance and
reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets including:
Monitoring and maintaining funder reporting schedules and requirements;
Assisting Development Team in drafting compelling progress reports and targeted
program updates (e.g. blog posts, press releases, FB and twitter posts) to funders that
fully capture programmatic success; and
Assembling all necessary supporting materials and documents including budget
reports, outcome measurements, success stories, etc.; submit reports to funders.
Requirements
Grants Writer Requirements:
Methodical and strategic thinking.
Good communication skills.
Project management skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Budgeting and accounting experience.
Computer literacy.
Knowledge of auditing policies.
Knowledge of donor agencies.
Strong writing skills.
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
Benefits
On-the-job training
Brings fun and fulfillment to your life.
Developing management skills
Making our communities better to live and love
Learn how the best in the business do what they do
Get an idea for their future career path
Build self-confidence and develop a sense of responsibility
Learn basic work skills such as collaboration, interviewing and working with different colleagues
About us
We are 100% volunteer led team of passionate people who are to support and help the youth on the streets to go from thriving to surviving through care, compassionate, committed adults in our communities. We adhere to our values of Compassion, Community (engaging individuals, building alliances), Commitment, Hope, Trust, Love, Respect, and Integrity. We love to have fun enjoying every moment we have with team members, youth, and our communities. We would love to have you a part of this team.
Address
Olympia, WA, USA