Non-Profit Grant Writer

New Posted 24 January 2024 | Remote; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | The Reading Connection

Job Duties:
- Research and identify potential grant funding opportunities
- Write and submit grant proposals, ensuring compliance with all requirements and deadlines
- Collaborate with Executive Director and Board of Directors to gather necessary information for grant applications
- Edit and revise grant proposals to ensure clarity, accuracy, and effectiveness
- Develop and maintain relationships with funders and grant-making organizations
- Monitor and track progress of grant applications and reporting requirements
- Assist with budgeting and financial aspects of grant proposals
- Conduct prospect research to identify new funding sources
- Stay up-to-date on trends, best practices, and regulations related to grant writing

Requirements:
- Proven experience in grant writing, including a successful track record of securing grants
- Excellent research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of contract management principles and practices
- Familiarity with proposal writing techniques and strategies
- Proficiency in budgeting for grant proposals
- Experience in fundraising strategies and techniques
- Knowledge of donor databases such as Raiser's Edge or similar systems is a plus
- Ability to think strategically and contribute to the organization's overall fundraising efforts

Education:
- Bachelor's (required) Master's (preferred)

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Experience level:

1 year

Work setting:

Remote

Application Question(s):

In person Board of Directors meetings happen on a quarterly basis. Are you willing and able to drive to central Fort Worth for these meetings?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person


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