Grant Writer

JOB OVERVIEW

The Grant Writer will play a critical role in securing funding to support our program’s initiatives. This position requires excellent research, writing, and organizational skills to craft compelling grant proposals and monitor compliance with funding requirements. 

  • Competitive $24 hourly salary. 
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in the field of fundraising and development. 
  • Must be a strong grant writer. 
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in communications, English, business administration, human services, or a related field. 
  • Bilingual Recommended (English/Spanish). 
  • Part-time – Hybrid 20 Hours a week. 

WORK SCHEDULE

  • On-Site Work: Required to work on-site 2 days a week, with each day consisting of 5 hours. Mondays – Fridays 10:00am – 3:00pm.
  • Remote Work: Required to work remotely 2 days a week, with each day consisting of 5 hours. Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am – 3:00pm.
  • Duration: This schedule will be in effect all year round. 

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop well-researched, well-written, and well-documented grant/fund-raising proposals. 
  • Assist the Director of Development in Grant research and identifying funding opportunities from federal, state government, foundations and corporate sources. 
  • Prepare follow-up reports to government, corporations, foundations, and other funders on funds utilization. 
  • Provide accurate and timely processing of gifts and acknowledgment letters. 
  • Handle administrative details associated with Development Department meetings (i.e. prepare and distribute notices, agendas, minutes, action items, etc).  

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proven experience in writing successful grant applications.
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in communications, English, business administration, or a related field. 
  • Bilingual recommended (English/Spanish). 

This position requires the candidate to possess and maintain the following three clearances:     

  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check
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