This part-time Grant Writer position supports Jawonio's mission by finding, developing, submitting, and managing grant opportunities from various funding sources. The role involves working with program leadership, Finance, and Development departments to create compelling proposals, ensure compliance, track activities and expenditures, and prepare timely reports to funders. It suits a candidate with strong writing, organizational, analytical, and relationship-management skills, capable of managing multiple grants and deadlines simultaneously.
Responsibilities
Research and identify government, foundation, corporate, and other grant opportunities that align with Jawonio's mission, programs, strategic priorities, and funding needs
Maintain a pipeline of prospective grant opportunities and provide recommendations regarding grants that Jawonio should pursue
Prepare letters of inquiry, concept papers, grant applications, proposals, renewal applications, and other funding requests
Work with program and administrative leadership to gather information, data, budgets, outcomes, and supporting documentation necessary for grant applications
Develop clear and compelling narratives describing Jawonio's programs, community needs, organizational capabilities, expected outcomes, and impact
Coordinate the internal review and approval of grant applications prior to submission
Ensure grant applications are complete, accurate, responsive to funder requirements, and submitted by established deadlines
Maintain current organizational information and standard grant materials that can be used efficiently across funding applications
Develop and maintain professional relationships with current and prospective grantors
Communicate with funders regarding funding opportunities, applications, grant requirements, reporting expectations, and other grant-related matters
Participate in meetings, conference calls, site visits, and other communications with funders as appropriate
Coordinate with executive leadership, Development, Finance, and program leadership in preparing for funder meetings and site visits
Respond to funder requests for additional information and coordinate timely organizational responses
Support efforts to strengthen long-term relationships with government agencies, foundations, corporations, and other funding partners
Maintain a comprehensive grant calendar and tracking system that includes application deadlines, award periods, reporting deadlines, deliverables, funding restrictions, and other grant requirements
Review grant agreements and award documents and communicate grant requirements to the appropriate program, Finance, and administrative staff
Work collaboratively with departments receiving grant funding to ensure they understand grant objectives, deliverables, allowable activities, reporting requirements, and timelines
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Monitor progress toward grant-funded objectives and identify potential concerns regarding performance, spending, deadlines, or compliance
Maintain organized grant files containing applications, award letters, agreements, budgets, correspondence, reports, and other required documentation
Assist in ensuring compliance with funder requirements and applicable organizational policies
Collaborate closely with the Finance Department to monitor grant budgets, expenditures, remaining balances, and spending timelines
Regularly compare program activities and grant expenditures against approved budgets and grant requirements
Assist Finance and program leadership in identifying potential budget variances, underspending, overspending, or other issues requiring attention
Coordinate with Finance regarding financial information required for grant applications, interim reports, final reports, audits, and other funder requests
Assist with grant budget development and budget modifications in collaboration with Finance and program leadership
Ensure that financial information included in funder reports is consistent with information maintained by the Finance Department
Work with program departments to establish and track the performance measures, outcomes, outputs, and other metrics required by funders
Develop systems and timelines for collecting grant-related program data from responsible departments
Monitor progress toward grant objectives and deliverables throughout the grant period rather than solely at the time reports are due
Prepare and submit timely interim, annual, and final grant reports
Collaborate with program leadership to analyze and communicate program accomplishments, outcomes, challenges, and impact
Ensure reports accurately reflect program performance and financial activity and meet funder requirements
Maintain records of grant outcomes and accomplishments that can support future applications and demonstrate Jawonio's impact
Work collaboratively across the organization, including with Executive Leadership, Finance, Development/Foundation, Program and Division Leadership, Quality and Compliance, Human Resources (as applicable), Facilities and Information Technology (when grants involve capital or technology initiatives), and other departments responsible for implementing grant-funded activities
Establish clear internal timelines and communicate proactively with departments regarding information, documentation, metrics, and approvals needed to meet grant deadlines
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, public administration, nonprofit management, business, social sciences, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years of grant writing, grant administration, nonprofit development, or related experience preferred
Demonstrated experience preparing successful grant proposals strongly preferred
Experience with government and private foundation grants preferred
Experience working in a nonprofit, health and human services, disability services, behavioral health, education, or related environment is highly desirable
Experience managing grant reporting requirements and coordinating financial and programmatic information preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong grant writing, editing, proofreading, and research abilities
Ability to translate complex program information and data into clear and compelling narratives
Strong project-management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple grants, projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
Ability to develop productive working relationships with funders and internal stakeholders
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with budgets, expenditures, program data, and performance metrics
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, and ability to learn grant-management and online grant-submission systems
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple departments
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment
About the Company
Jawonio is an organization dedicated to its mission, supported by its grant-funded programs and services.
