What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer position at Looking Glass Community Services?
Looking Glass is hiring a Grant Writer to join our Development Team!
Looking Glass is currently recruiting for an energetic, passionate, and organized Grant Writer to join our team! We need someone who can use their descriptive writing skills and is ready to be responsible for the full range of activities required to research, prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation, corporate and government funding sources. Please note that grant success will not be considered when evaluating the pay rate of this position, although it is a performance metric in evaluations.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Course studies in Grant Writing with an emphasis on business, office administration or related field. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
- Course studies in grant writing.
- An understanding of non-profit fundraising.
- Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
- Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments & meet deadlines.
Experience: 2-3 years progressively responsible grant writing work
Availability: Monday - Friday 32 to 40 hours/week
(working remotely with home office setup but in-office work stations will be available and necessary at times)
A successful Grant Writer in this agency thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, demonstrating a commitment to teamwork, integrity, and continuous learning. This role requires building and maintaining respectful relationships across departments as well as within the community, actively seeking feedback, and communicating with a solutions-oriented mindset. The Grant Writer approaches challenges with curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, and a growth mindset, while upholding confidentiality and organizational values. As a steward of the organization's mission, they promote fairness, support a sense of belonging, and advocate for ethical practices.
In this role, the Grant Writer manages the full lifecycle of grant development, from researching funding opportunities to preparing, submitting, and tracking proposals and reports for foundation, corporate, and government funders. They collaborate closely with internal teams to gather necessary information, ensure compliance with reporting requirements, and maintain accurate records and data. Strong writing, editing, and project management skills are essential, along with the ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and communicate funding needs clearly. The role also requires knowledge of fundraising strategies, prospect research techniques, and donor stewardship, as well as a high level of attention to detail, cultural sensitivity, and a level of professionalism appropriate to the role.
Looking Glass is committed to recruiting employees who reflect the diversity of our community and the youth and families we serve. We value providing the highest level of quality services to our clients and we are committed to the pursuit of cultural awareness. We believe in the abilities of individuals and systems that respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, genders, and abilities in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families, and their communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each.
Salary : $25 - $30