Grants Writer

JOB DESCRIPTION

One of our nonprofit, Christian client is looking for a Grants Writer to join their team. The Grants and Foundations Officer is responsible for securing and managing foundation and government funding that supports the companies' programs and impact. This role oversees the full grant lifecycle—from prospect research and proposal writing to reporting, stewardship, and relationship management—working closely with the VP of Philanthropy, senior leadership, and cross‑functional teams. This position plays a key role in advancing fundraising strategy by developing compelling proposals, managing high‑value grants, and clearly communicating outcomes and impact to funding partners.

Key Responsibilities:

- Research and qualify new foundation and grant opportunities aligned with organizational priorities

- Write and manage LOIs, proposals, and budgets in collaboration with program and finance teams

- Communicate with funders on requirements, reporting, and partnership opportunities

- Coordinate site visits and engagement experiences to strengthen funder relationships

- Manage grant reporting calendars to ensure timely, accurate submissions

- Collect program data, impact metrics, and success stories for reports

- Produce high-quality reports demonstrating outcomes and stewardship

- Maintain strong relationships with existing funders through proactive communication

- Track proposals, deadlines, contacts, and awards in the CRM (Salesforce)

- Maintain organized grant records and ensure compliance

- Support continuous improvement of grant systems and processes

- Facilitate post-award meetings and communicate reporting requirements internally

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- 10–12 years of experience managing foundation and/or government grants

- Experience overseeing large, multi-year or six‑figure grants

- Bachelor’s degree required

- Experience with nonprofit budgeting, reporting, and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)

COMPENSATION

$94,000 to $98,000