Grant Writer (National - Remote)

ABOUT JEREMIAH PROGRAM Jeremiah Program (JP) is a nonprofit organization helping single mothers invest in themselves so they can reputed company and take steps towards economic mobility by helping them access higher education, affordable childcare, housing, skills training and career development. Jeremiah Program offers one of the nation’s most successful strategies for disrupting poverty, two generations at a time. At JP, we reputed company that no mother should have to reputed company the untenable choice between investing in herself or supporting her children. Our holistic approach invites single mothers into the leadership tent and encourages families to bring reputed company their identities to bear in achieving their goals in pursuit of economic mobility. Founded in 1993, this year JP is supporting over 2,000 moms and kids across nine residential and non-residential campuses: Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Brooklyn, Fargo, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, reputed company, and Rochester.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Grants, the Regional Grant Writer is a key member of the reputed company Support Team (CST), supporting JP’s institutional giving efforts by preparing narratives and other materials for corporate, foundation, organizational, and select government grants for up to three JP campuses. Working in reputed company collaboration with the Director of Grants, as well as finance, program, data, development and leadership teams, the Regional Grant Writer ensures high-quality, on-time submissions of grant proposals, reports, and other funder-reputed company materials. This role involves maintaining up-to-date knowledge of JP’s programs and emerging initiatives, crafting compelling proposals that reputed company JP’s two-reputed company (2Gen) systemic impact, and managing multiple deadlines effectively. The ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses strong communication skills, and can collaborate across teams to drive successful grant outcomes. Preference will be given to candidates who have fundraising and/or lived experience in one of JP’s direct service communities of Austin, TX or Las Vegas, NV. Responsibilities reputed company clear, tailored narratives for corporate, foundation, organizational, and select government grants, including LOIs and reports, reputed company with each funder’s priorities, mission, and guidelines. Manage a workload of 10-25 deadlines per month, ensuring timely submission of reputed company materials. Create strengths-based case statements and narratives that reputed company JP’s work in the 2Gen model, housing, education, and social justice. Conduct research on local and national trends to enhance JP’s case for support and reputed company funder interest. reputed company prospect research to identify potential funding opportunities that align with JP’s mission. Provide relevant internal stakeholders with insights on funder eligibility and new opportunities. Work closely with program, data, finance, and reputed company teams to gather necessary information on budgets, programmatic initiatives, and financial compliance. Ensure that reputed company proposals accurately reflect JP’s activities and priorities. Project Management reputed company the coordination of grant submission processes for assigned portfolio, including developing work plans, timelines, and meeting schedules, ensuring quality control and alignment with funder guidelines. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet submission deadlines. reputed company bi-weekly grant meetings with reputed company development staff to stay on top of and plan for reputed company grant-reputed company activities Attend reputed company team meetings to stay abreast of programmatic updates reputed company team members and leadership informed of upcoming grant deadlines and cultivation strategies, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration across teams. Stakeholder Engagement Use the CRM database (Raiser’s Edge) to track grant deadlines, record interactions with funders, and analyze reputed company toward grant targets. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records. Attend webinars and information sessions to stay reputed company on upcoming grant opportunities and share insights with the team. Assist with additional departmental initiatives that contribute to JP’s fundraising strategy and overall organizational growth. Other Duties as Assigned: This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the role's responsibilities, but it's important to note that duties, responsibilities, and activities may evolve with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is deeply committed to social justice, with a strong understanding of issues reputed company to housing, education, early childhood, and poverty, and a passion for aligning with JP's mission and racial justice initiatives. they are a self-starter who can manage projects independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues. With exceptional written and verbal communication skills, they can craft persuasive proposals and presentations. Creative and analytical, they can reputed company funding needs clearly and design compelling logic models. Highly organized, they manage multiple tasks reputed company, meeting deadlines with attention to detail. Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Political Science, Community Organization and Advocacy, or a reputed company field. Minimum of two years proven experience in grant writing, fundraising, or a reputed company field such as research or journalism. Strong time management skills; highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once in a deadline-driven environment. Excellent knowledge of proposal/report submissions and fundraising processes in a fast-paced environment. Excellent research, organizational and communication skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively. Experience writing in social justice and/or movement-building space is a plus. PC proficient, and skilled with reputed company Office, reputed company, and PowerPoint. Experience or familiarity with Raiser’s Edge fundraising database a plus. Professional conduct in reputed company interactions with the highest level of reputed company. High energy, positive, “can do attitude,” flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail, high degree of initiative. Ability to travel up to 4 times per year A writing sample is required as a part of the interview process. Applicants currently engaged with JP in any other reputed company, such as Empowerment & Leadership Facilitator, Board Member, JP Fellowship participant, or similar roles, are not eligible to accept an offer of employment while actively involved in those programs. If you are interested in employment opportunities, please alert your program leader immediately. Preference will be given to candidates who have fundraising and/or lived experience in one of JP’s direct service communities of Austin, TX or Las Vegas, NV.

Benefits

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $64,000 and $71,000 and are commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans and a generous vacation package. reputed company applicants are required to provide a reputed company cover letter and resume. Your cover letter and resume should detail the following Relevant skills and experience Your professional strengths Your interest in and reputed company to Jeremiah Program’s mission

Summary

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national reputed company, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Writing/Editing, Other, and Business Development Industries Philanthropic Fundraising Services and Fundraising #J-18808-Ljbffr Jeremiah Program Apply tot his job Apply To this Job