Grant Writer (Full Time) Lanham, MD

Title: Grant Writer

Exemption Status: Administrative Exempt - Salary

Location: Lanham Office

Reports To: Executive Director

Direct Supervisory Responsibilities: No

The Mission: The Disabled Veterans National Foundation was founded in 2007 to assist veterans and their families. DVNF provides direct assistance and collaborates with like-minded organizations to provide services to disabled and in-need veterans and their families. DVNF pays particular attention to underserved veterans, including disabled veterans, women veterans, homeless veterans, and those who suffer invisible wounds such as brain injuries and PTSD. Working on our own and with other organizations, we strive to advance the interests and well-being of veterans and their families.

Job Summary: Under the Executive Director's (ED) leadership, the Grant Writer (GW) is primarily responsible for the research, development writing and submission of grant proposals to third-party sources, and preparation of grant proposals through various sources. The Grant Writer will also work with other staff in the maintenance of the grant proposal and research process.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Director with the creation of a grant/fundraising strategy.
• Research prospective grant sources (private, corporate and government) compatible with DVNF's mission, values, and programs.
• Ensure all deadlines related to the grant strategy are documented and adhered to.
• Attend conferences and application training sessions hosted by funders, as necessary.
• Coordinate the development of grant requests by establishing timelines that outline tasks and assignments; meet all deadlines; facilitate timely communications with the organization's leadership; collect grant submission materials from necessary departments.
• Draft high-quality, compelling LOI's, grant proposals, grant reports, and acknowledgment letters.
• Research and collect data and study findings to support grant proposals and reports.
• Prepare and submit final grant materials per instructions, and within given deadlines.
• Respond to inquiries from funders in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships with private grantors, corporate funders, and governmental agencies.
• Review, summarize, and track data on grant awards received.
• Oversee and track all grant milestones including, but not limited to; proposals in development or those which have been submitted to funders and deliverable deadlines.
• Develop an annual grants strategy in collaboration with the Executive Director and other staff members as necessary.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with DVNF's Program Director and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including providing support to the communications department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, creative writing or a related area (master's degree preferred)
• A minimum of two years experience in grant writing
• Excellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising process
• Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organization
• Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources
• Multitasking, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential matters with the utmost integrity
• Working knowledge of computers