Grant Writer (National - Remote)
Description 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. JP envisions a world where poverty is no longer feminized; where race is not divorced from gender; where career and financial opportunities are not gentrified; and where women who experience poverty not only hold a seat at the table but hold the mic and curate the agenda. 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. POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Grants Manager, the 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. Working in reputed company collaboration with the Grants Manager, Sr. Director of Institutional Partnerships, and senior leadership, the 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. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Grant Narrative Development 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, and finance 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 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.
Requirements
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 sk Apply To This Job