Grant Writer
A nonprofit organization in Chicago is actively seeking a self-motivated and dynamic professional to join their staff as their new Grant Writer.
In this role, the Grant Writer will support institutional giving efforts by writing narratives for corporate, foundation, organization and select government grants under the direction of the Grants Manager and the Director of Foundation Relations.
Responsibilities The Grant Writer:
Prepares clear, compelling, and competitive narratives for corporate, foundation, organization and select government grant applications, LOIs, and reports Obtains supporting information and documentation from cross-department colleagues Provides support, information, and background materials in preparation for donor meetings to advance grant prospects Attends webinars and information sessions about upcoming opportunities as appropriate, and reports out on opportunity to appropriate team members Utilizes CRM database to record and track deadlines, relationship contacts, notes, correspondence and other details Conducts fact finding to locate supporting statistics to craft compelling and current issue statements for grant proposals Supports internal coordination of grant communications across departments Qualifications 2
years of successful grant writing experience Demonstrated project management skills Proficiency with MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Ability to execute 10-25 grant deadlines per month, including both proposals and reports, and all required supplemental materials Demonstrated knowledge of proposal/reports submissions and fundraising processes in a fast-paced environment Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organization Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding funder specifications and deadlines Working knowledge and understanding of poverty-related issues Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive interpersonal relationships Desired skills Experience with database management, Raiser's Edge, and StratusLIVE Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Communication Databases Fundraising Grant Writing Microsoft Excel Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
In this role, the Grant Writer will support institutional giving efforts by writing narratives for corporate, foundation, organization and select government grants under the direction of the Grants Manager and the Director of Foundation Relations.
Responsibilities The Grant Writer:
Prepares clear, compelling, and competitive narratives for corporate, foundation, organization and select government grant applications, LOIs, and reports Obtains supporting information and documentation from cross-department colleagues Provides support, information, and background materials in preparation for donor meetings to advance grant prospects Attends webinars and information sessions about upcoming opportunities as appropriate, and reports out on opportunity to appropriate team members Utilizes CRM database to record and track deadlines, relationship contacts, notes, correspondence and other details Conducts fact finding to locate supporting statistics to craft compelling and current issue statements for grant proposals Supports internal coordination of grant communications across departments Qualifications 2
years of successful grant writing experience Demonstrated project management skills Proficiency with MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Ability to execute 10-25 grant deadlines per month, including both proposals and reports, and all required supplemental materials Demonstrated knowledge of proposal/reports submissions and fundraising processes in a fast-paced environment Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organization Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding funder specifications and deadlines Working knowledge and understanding of poverty-related issues Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive interpersonal relationships Desired skills Experience with database management, Raiser's Edge, and StratusLIVE Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Communication Databases Fundraising Grant Writing Microsoft Excel Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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