Foundation and Corporate Grant Writer

EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES INC•Webster Groves, MO

9d•$65,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Epworth Children & Family Services is seeking a Foundation and Corporate Grant Writer to lead its private foundation and corporate grant portfolio. The role develops grant proposals and reports and manages the administrative processes needed to keep grant work organized and on schedule. The writer works closely with the Chief Development Officer, Grants Manager, Program teams, and Finance to produce accurate, compelling, timely submissions that align with organizational priorities and funder requirements. This role suits someone who enjoys persuasive writing, thoughtful research, and project management. It is full-time, based at Epworth - Webster in St. Louis, Missouri, with a day shift and travel of up to 25%. Most work takes place under normal office conditions, with occasional travel between locations. Reliable personal transportation is required; the employee may be asked to transport donors, volunteers, and others in a personal vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current agency rate. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide a portfolio of prior work, such as grant proposals or excerpts, long-form communications, outcomes reporting, or logic models. All applicants must pass a background check before employment to help ensure the safety of the youth served.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in nonprofit communications or grant writing.
Experience gathering information from multiple stakeholders and synthesizing it into a cohesive narrative.
Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to simplify complex information and communicate clearly and persuasively.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Passion for advancing the mission of Epworth Children & Family Services.
All applicants must pass a background check prior to employment.
Reliable personal transportation is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred; direct grant writing experience will be valued highly if a high school diploma is the candidate’s highest level of education.
Experience with CRM systems; Raiser’s Edge or a similar system is preferred.

Responsibilities

Research private foundation and corporate funding opportunities aligned with Epworth’s programs, priorities, and funding needs.
Manage assigned foundation and corporate grants from prospect research through submission and reporting.
Develop clear, compelling narratives connecting community need, program delivery, measurable outcomes, organizational impact, and funder priorities.
Gather program information, outcomes, stories, budgets, and supporting documentation in collaboration with Program, Finance, and Development staff.
Maintain application, reporting, and administrative deadlines in Instrumental.
Maintain complete, organized grant files, including applications, reports, agreements, correspondence, budgets, and supporting documentation.
Ensure required attachments and supporting documents are accurate, current, organized, and ready for submission.
Maintain accurate records in Instrumental of grant submissions, reports, decisions, awards, deadlines, and other relevant activity.
Participate in shared proposal review, editing, and quality assurance across the grants team.
Partner with the Development Communications Manager to identify stories, outcomes, and program information for broader organizational storytelling.
Communicate proactively when information, approvals, program data, or other materials needed to meet deadlines are missing or delayed.
Perform other grant-related responsibilities consistent with the scope and level of the position.