Job Title: Grant Writer
Responsible to: Executive Director
Responsibilities: Construct, manage, and acquire grants that will enhance the
mission, financial stability, delivery of services, and people impacted by the New Direction CDC.
Job Description
- Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of the organization.
- Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies.
- Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements.
- Submit proposals to grant coordinators/Executive Director for approval.
- Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals.
- Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders.
- Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities.
Professionalism
- Support and carry out the mission of the agency.
- Develop and maintain close relationships with various constituencies within the
- Be involved with the community at large and appropriate professional
- Follow agency policies, including personnel and programmatic.
- Participate in the agency, demonstrate team participation, and a workplacephilosophy that enriches the staff’s ability to reach goals and provide customer service.
- Develop professional and personal growth through opportunities and involvement.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, creative writing, or a related area (master’s degree preferred)
- A minimum of two years of 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
Additional Qualification(s)
- Possess excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Outgoing and comfortable with people.
- Passion for the mission of the New Direction CDC
