Grant Writing Assistant Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities:

• Oversee corporate, foundation, and government grant proposal and reporting process with the support of a Grant Writer.

• Work with fundraisers to evaluate upcoming writing deliverables, and then develop timelines and schedules to manage the cadence of workflow processes, including distribution of writing assignments, gathering of budgets and ancillary materials and review of deliverables in advance of deadlines.

• Prepare proposals by discerning concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals. Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for proposal (RFPs), and attending strategy meetings.

• Write, edit, assemble and submit new and renewal proposals, concept papers, program reports, letters of inquiry and stewardship documents in accordance with funder guidelines; adjusts proposal-writing by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination and boilerplate according to funder's collective voice.

• Build confidence and rapport among colleagues and across Enterprise's three divisions by assembling information and data, developing fundraising strategies and creating written materials for specific program areas.

• Interface with accounting staff and program leaders to create program budgets, budget narratives and financial reports.

• Work with database administrators and other internal teams to maintain up-to-date files for written materials in grants management system.
  

Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of the fundraising process and prior grant writing experience with foundations, corporations and government agencies. Demonstrated expertise of government grant writing and affordable housing issues preferred.

• Undergraduate degree and minimum 3-4 years of experience in a similar position. Management of direct reports preferred.

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with knowledge of and proficiency in use of English grammar, punctuation and syntax.

• Must be able to write about the big picture and clearly discuss specific programmatic activities.

• Ability to exercise initiative gathering and organizing research materials from a variety of sources and quickly comprehend, analyze and synthesize information to accurately translate into grant proposals, reports and other donor-oriented materials.

• A professional, proactive and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Experience with proposal budgets and financial reports and ability to convey information in narrative form as well as numerically.

• Ability to verbally communicate well and in a professional manner with a variety of audiences.

• Creative, detail-oriented, self-motivated and have a strong work ethic.

• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office. Salesforce proficiency a plus.
  

Salary Transparency

You will be joining a team of talented professionals motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing.

Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family. The pay range for this position is $110,000-$120,000. The salary range represents the low and high end of what may be paid for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range, and compensation decisions may be influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Total Rewards at Enterprise

This range is just one component of our total rewards package, which also includes annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs.

Our benefits form a major part of the total rewards package. These include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support. Enterprise supports flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance and offers health advocacy, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mental health benefits. We round out our package with financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

Finally, you will have access to learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team and contributing to our mission to serve others.

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