Summary
Description
Job Type: Part-Time (28-30 hours a week). Remote
Job Overview:
The Grant Writer will be responsible for the identification, development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to new and existing corporate, community, and private family foundations. This position will work with a team of volunteers in the research and pursuit of new foundation funding leads. We have a preference for candidates residing in MI, OH, IN, IL, or WI as you will be required to travel for all staff meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify, research and submit to prospective foundation funders – with the goal of submitting at least 2 new proposals weekly to support organizational fundraising and growth goals.
Take new, researched leads from other staff and volunteers and prepare submissions and add to grants tracking documents
Handle all grant reporting and renewal activity for foundations assigned
Work collaboratively with volunteers seeking prospects for submission in their respective state chapters
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
Proven track record of meeting aggressive grants/foundation revenue goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey gratitude, accurate mission, and organizational information in a high-quality fashion.
Excellent writing, time management, volunteer leadership and project management skills.
Action-oriented work ethic with a drive to manage priority work and meet deadlines.
Personal work character and style that aligns with GOA’s core values: honor, amplify and be scrappy.
Ability to travel on occasion
*Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. *
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
5-7 years of related experience with proven results
Grant writing, submission and associated revenue generation required.
Compensation and Benefits
Gift of Adoption Fund offers a highly competitive compensation plan commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the individual selected. GOA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. A 401(k) Plan is available to save for retirement with an employer match. Our vacation, holiday, and leave of absence policies prioritize work-life balance for Gift of Adoption staff.
The charitable organization is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions. The charitable organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
