Grant Writer

About This Role

Working to support revenue generation for the Bill Wilson Center, the Grant Writer composes, compiles, and submits grant proposals to corporate, foundation, and government entities. This role suits a persuasive writer who can manage multiple deadlines and work independently to secure funding for programs.

Responsibilities

• Compose, compile, and edit grant applications that are compelling, persuasive, and well developed
• Research and analyze funders, making connections between their interests and BWC program outcomes
• Research and be knowledgeable of community needs and issues
• Meet with Program Managers, Directors, Division Directors, and the Chief Executive Officer as needed to remain informed of agency and program needs
• Assist with maintaining current funding and generating increased funding from grantors
• Manage systems (electronic and paper) for tracking completed grant contracts
• Oversee electronic filing system of MOUs and operational agreements
• Manage relationships with funders, with specific emphasis on corporate, foundation, and government entities
• Maintain a database of information about funders, including deadlines, areas of interest, request for funding, funding, contact people, and any contact made with the funder
• Assist with maintenance of grant files
• Ensure that funder
• Participate in agency Program Quality Improvement activities and initiatives
• Participate in agency Safety initiatives and proactively report safety issues to the Facility Manager
• Other duties as may be assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor
• Advanced writing skills with high-level knowledge of grammar and spelling
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and deadlines and work independently
• Knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software
• Internet research skills
• Knowledge of and comfort with databases and Google suite
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with a wide range of work styles, while at the same time working independently while maintaining open and transparent communications about workload and special projects
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to produce reports and correspondence