Grant Writer
Company: Hope
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
SummaryThe Grant Writer will be responsible researching, writing
and coordinating the grant and RFP application process; management
of proposals and maintaining a donor database. WHO WE AREHope is
the premier nonprofit provider of services for individuals with
disabilities. For over 65 years, we have been providing the best
quality of care to those that we serve. We now impact thousands of
individuals who represent a broad spectrum of learning styles and
abilities. Today, Hope serves individuals with disabilities and
their families by providing top level quality educational,
residential, and clinical services across six states, as well as
community education and training. Annually, we impact over 6,000
individuals through our vast network of services. Non-profit,
mission focused since 1957.WHAT YOU WILL BRINGBachelor's degree in
English, journalism, or related field.3-5 years of experience in
grant writing, or related field.Superior knowledge and proven
experience writing proposals to large corporations, foundation, and
government donors.Understanding of financial and technical
requirements for large grants.Superior writing, research, project
management, and organizational skills.Experience crafting LOIs,
concept papers, proposals, and stewardship materials with aptitude
for creating budgets, designing logic models, and drafting
compelling case statements.Ability to successfully execute
multiple, simultaneous projects on time with quality results.WHAT
YOU WILL DOMaintains and expands support for Hope's programs by
overseeing the execution of grants and RFP's, including research,
and prospecting, proposal and report writing.Initiates ongoing
communication with key staff to analyze funding needs, gaps, and
opportunities.Researches, identifies, and qualifies funding
opportunities from corporate, foundation, and state and federal
government sources.Manages efficient operational system to ensure
accurate records and timely communication with funders; oversees
grants calendar and maintains up-to-date database records for all
institutional donors.Collects and produces information about Hope's
programs as needed to make the strongest case for support.Develops
a deep understanding of program content to ensure integrity and
quality of proposal writing.WHAT WE PREFERMaster's degree in
related field. Prior experience executing large state and federal
RFPs. Successful track record of securing significant multi-year
contracts or commitments. Ability to lead and manage the grant
writing process while working with several key team members. WHAT
YOU WILL GET$60,000 annually 13 days of PTO annually, 11 paid
holidaysVoluntary health, dental, vision, flexible spending
optionsShort- & long-term disability, life and AD&DTuition
reimbursement for employees and dependents 3% 401(k) profit share
and $300 annual match after 1000 hours.Workforce culture focused on
employee engagement PI8ee6ead1868b-25660-34373640
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