Overview

The Grant Writer will work with the Director of Corporate and Foundation Giving and the Grants & Contracts Manager to secure funds from corporate, foundation, and government sources. The Grant Writer will research and identify public, private, and corporate funding opportunities and evaluate appropriateness for the organization, develop grant proposals, assemble all pertinent grant material packages for final submission, coordinate the completion and submission of related reports and updates for awarded funds, and maintain the grants management database.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new government, private foundation, and corporate funding prospects.
• Create research briefings & profiles of funders to prep senior staff for meetings and calls.
• Work with Corps officers and Human Services to prepare and submit grant applications. This will include grant writing, assembling and preparing supporting documents/forms, and ensuring that the final submission aligns with funding requirements.
• Ensure that grant application narratives are presented clearly, persuasively, and are free of errors; ensure that applications conform to all internal, external, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the Salesforce database for Government, Corporate, and Foundation funders.
• Work with Corps Officers and staff to submit required reports to funders on an as-needed basis.
• Prepare and maintain various grant and reconciliation reports.
• Develop an understanding of programs and sites through regular and ongoing interaction and relationships with Corps and program directors.
• Respond to The Salvation Army Officers and staff, partners, and grantors’ queries and requests for additional information.

• Other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area preferred and two years of related work experience or equivalent training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be extremely organized, able to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong research and grant writing skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with proposal development, grant administration, and stewardship.
• A demonstrated ability to manage projects and priorities in a constantly changing environment.
• Understanding and commitment to the importance of stewardship in its broadest forms.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Proven experience seeking creative and new approaches, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to maintain the confidentiality of interactions and information, as appropriate.
• Understanding of and support for the mission, programs, and activities of The Salvation Army.