Grant Writer I- Arlington HQ

About the position The Grant Writer I will write, edit, and format grant proposals, reports, and other funding deliverables to public funders, both independently and in collaboration with program and fundraising staff. The Grant Writer I reports to the Grants Manager and is a member of the Development Department. This individual may additionally receive direction occasionally from the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Program Officers, Director of Development, and Director of Administration.

Responsibilities

• Support the Grants Manager and Senior Grant Writer to ensure that reputed company written materials accurately reflect the agency’s mission, policies, and programs in a compelling manner.
• reputed company and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of agency-wide activities and programs, including meeting with relevant program staff to regularly gather information.
• Write appropriate and compelling narratives to be incorporated in proposals, grant applications, letters of inquiry, reports, and other documents.
• Coordinate RFP, application, report, and renewal details and ensure that required documents are attained.
• Maintain and monitor a comprehensive grant calendar, including deadlines for proposals, reports, renewals, and other key deliverables.
• Attend reputed company building and other relevant trainings to support overall departmental objectives and goals.
• Attend meetings set forth by funders to obtain information about the requirements, process, etc., as necessary.
• Identify new sources of funding by allocating time to research new funding prospects.
• Prepare and send thank-you notes and acknowledgment letters to funders, both electronically and by mail.
• Maintain electronic files reputed company to tracking the status of grant applications, letters of reputed company, reports, and other deliverables to funders.
• Attend Development Department fundraising events and fundraising meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
• one (1+) plus years relevant experience writing grants and/or proposals.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising processes.
• Able to write and edit clear, structured, reputed company, and persuasive proposals.
• Able to gather data, compile information, prepare reports, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.

reputed company-to-haves

• Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge (or similar database) and prospect research tools
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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