ForKids

*** This is an in-office/in-person based position ***

The Grant Writer has primary responsibility for the preparation and submission of corporate, foundation, and government grants as assigned, to advance the mission of ForKids. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write proposals and collaborate with other team members to develop complete application packets for local, state, national foundations, and other public and private funding opportunities.

• Collaborate with other team members to ensure files are maintained in accordance with contract requirements.

• Maintain current knowledge of local, state and national foundations whose mission aligns with that of ForKids.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state and local government grant opportunities which support the mission of ForKids.
• Work with data and reporting staff to gather data relevant to applications. 
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of government, corporate, and foundation grant applications which support the mission of ForKids.

• Maintain current knowledge of the application process and related goals necessary to maintain ForKids as an agency in good standing with local United Ways in ForKids’ service areas.
• Identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to national, local, and governmental entities.
• Research connections between ForKids staff, board, and statements with foundation boards and program officers and determine feasibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Customer Service:

• Provide service to internal and external customers according to standards as outlined in ForKids Customer CARE Manual. 

Financial Management:

• Use agency resources (financial and non-financial) prudently.
• Acknowledge and follow financial policies of the agency.

Community Engagement:

• Participate in development and fundraising activities as needed and requested (ex: meeting with donors, providing tours, attending fundraising events).

Regularly engage, support and collaborate with volunteers to provide a meaningful experience.

*** This is an in-office/in-person based position ***

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and related experience in grant or professional writing required. Direct experience preparing and submitting complex grant applications, and with government grants preferred. 

Essential Functions, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong written communication skills. 

• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.  
• Ability to perform research and communicate information about homelessness, poverty and the education of at-risk children in a concise and compelling manner.
• Ability to research grant databases and identify new funding opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license with no more than three minor moving violations and/or accidents combined within the last 3 years, and no major moving violations in the past three years.