Grant Writer

About This Role

Joining the Solace team as a Grant Writer means finding funding sources through grants to support the organization's mission. This is a critical position for ensuring Solace has the financial support to continue its programs, offering a meaningful and impactful opportunity for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a grants calendar with the Executive Director and Management Team
• Research and identify new funding sources and present opportunities to the Executive Director for consideration
• Expand the grants calendar through identification, cultivation, and application processing for new grants, collaborating with the Executive Director
• Oversee the tracking of the annual grants calendar
• Oversee all grant proposals, including research, narrative writing, scope of work definition, and deadline coordination, with support from the Management Team
• Attend funders' meetings, staff meetings, and in-person meetings as needed
• Coordinate and attend meetings with key agency staff involved with grants and contracts

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Five years of related work in grant writing
• Embrace the mission of Solace
• Specialized skills and experience in relationship building, being credible, and reliably fostering partnerships with foundations and institutions that issue grant opportunities
• Strong understanding of foundation stewardship, community engagement, and mission-driven fund development
• Strong working knowledge of state and local resources
• Strong working knowledge of relevant applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with issues related to sexual violence and trauma
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of vehicle insurance

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Above average PTO
• Holidays and personal days
• Professional development funds
• Self-care funds
• Supportive team environment

Important Details

• Schedule: 24 hours per week

About the Company

For over 53 years, Solace Sexual Assault Services has supported survivors across Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Los Alamos Counties. Solace's mission is to offer healing, hope, advocacy, and prevention services, all free of charge and grounded in cultural respect and trauma-informed care.