Grants & Communications Writer

Reports to: Development Manager or Development Director

$60,000 - $67,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

Prepare grant proposals for general operating and programmatic support
Compile, write, edit, and submit applications, letters and queries exhibiting strong expository writing skills and a high-level command of grammar and spelling
Write online submissions, LORs and LOIs in response to project and sponsorship requests
Write reports, synthesizing data to support them
Research potential funders/prospects (as assigned), including reviewing fit, identifying guidelines and updating deadline, and confirming attachment information; provide demographic and social data research to strengthen proposals
Review assignments to determine potential fit and argument, paying attention to guidelines and past funded proposals.
Review the budget and other required attachments for which funding is sought and make certain all needed items/forms are readily available (within JMA files) or requested of the client in a timely and sufficient manner for deadline submission.
Responsible for attaining the most current and approved budget, along with other required attachments, to be sent with any grant assigned.
Prepare attachments to grant proposals, 2^nd signer process
Create grant templates
Write effective and tailored fundraising copy and messages for multiple platforms and print
Assist to secure funds through outreach (requests for support) to funders/grantors and corporations for grants and project support
Write event scripts and develop effective program PPT presentations
Create communications messaging for
Printed materials (brochures, donor cards, organization collateral, campaign letters, annual reports, newsletters)
Digital outputs (eblasts, e-newsletters)
Various social media channels, understanding how channels work and align with target audience
Edit and proof communications content

Experience/Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
2 – 4 years development writing experience; private and public sector grant writing/fundraising experience preferred
Self-starter with strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and demonstrated ability to be flexible in work assignments
Organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, maintain data maintenance systems, and meet multiple deadlines
Excellent writing/editing/drafting skills, research and information compilation skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with teams
Strong attention to detail
Excellent data and computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

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