Grant Writer - Springfield, United States - Hope
Description
Summary
The Grant Writer will be responsible researching, writing and coordinating the grant and RFP application process; management of proposals and maintaining a donor database.
WHO WE ARE
Hope is the premier nonprofit provider of services for individuals with disabilities. For over 65 years, we have been providing the best quality of care to those that we serve. We now impact thousands of individuals who represent a broad spectrum of learning styles and abilities.
Today, Hope serves individuals with disabilities and their families by providing top level quality educational, residential, and clinical services across six states, as well as community education and training.
Annually, we impact over 6,000 individuals through our vast network of services. Non-profit, mission focused since 1957.WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in grant writing, or related field.
Superior knowledge and proven experience writing proposals to large corporations, foundation, and government donors.
Understanding of financial and technical requirements for large grants.
Superior writing, research, project management, and organizational skills.
Experience crafting LOIs, concept papers, proposals, and stewardship materials with aptitude for creating budgets, designing logic models, and drafting compelling case statements.
Ability to successfully execute multiple, simultaneous projects on time with quality results.WHAT YOU WILL DO
Maintains and expands support for Hope's programs by overseeing the execution of grants and RFP's, including research, and prospecting, proposal and report writing.
Researches, identifies, and qualifies funding opportunities from corporate, foundation, and state and federal government sources.
Manages efficient operational system to ensure accurate records and timely communication with funders; oversees grants calendar and maintains up-to-date database records for all institutional donors.
Collects and produces information about Hope's programs as needed to make the strongest case for support.Develops a deep understanding of program content to ensure integrity and quality of proposal writing.
WHAT WE PREFER
Master's degree in related field.
Prior experience executing large state and federal RFPs.
Successful track record of securing significant multi-year contracts or commitments.
Ability to lead and manage the grant writing process while working with several key team members.
WHAT YOU WILL GET
$60,000 annually
13 days of PTO annually, 11 paid holidays
Voluntary health, dental, vision, flexible spending options
Short- & long-term disability, life and AD&D
Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
3% 401(k) profit share and $300 annual match after 1000 hours.
Workforce culture focused on employee engagement
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