Grant Writer

2LIFE COMMUNITIES • Boston, MA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Fund Development Department advances the mission of 2Life through fundraising,
communications, and community engagement efforts. This includes grants, events, appeals, major
gifts, relationship building, strategic initiatives, and ongoing external communications.

The Grant Writer role is a new position at 2Life, created to grow the organization's capacity in the
area of foundation and corporate philanthropy. The Grant Writer will report to the Director of
Foundation and Corporate Relations will develop, write, and submit proposals, letters of
inquiry, concept papers, and reports that support 2Life Communities’ mission. In addition to
supporting improved systems for tracking grants, deadlines, and compliance, the position is also
responsible for research, prospecting, collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the
performance of grant-funded activities and programs.

This is a hybrid position based in Massachusetts. Not Remote.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with both a resume and a cover letter.

Requirements

• Experience in grant writing, typically 3–8 years, with a strong track record of securing funding.
• Experience that demonstrates a proven history of meeting deadlines, securing new funding opportunities, and the ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities.
• Strong organizational and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adhere to deadlines, and work independently.
• Motivated initiative-taker with the ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous grant budget development and management.
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, Google platform, Fundraising software, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Draft proposals, reports, letters of inquiry, and concept papers/letters for private, family,and corporate foundations and government entities using past applications and reports, meeting notes, and other resources. Scan for relevant research, statistics, demographics, and best practices as needed to develop a narrative. Ensure deadlines are met, including lead time for review by supervisor and relevant stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively with appropriate 2Life personnel to research, develop, write, and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers, grant proposals, and reports.
• Identifies new government, corporate, foundation, and private funding prospects to match organizational priorities.
• Coordinates with the Business Office to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals.
• Maintains responsibility for the management of the portfolio of grants, including developing and implementing work plans and schedules, and tracking progress.
• Informs the supervisor of the progress of all grants and issues that may arise with each grant.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.
• Manages acknowledgement and publicity requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family.
• 401(k) retirement planning and employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance (Short & Long Term).
• Generous paid vacation, official holidays, plus 2 floating holidays to use whenever you need a break.
• Inclusion for your "+1" and dependents, plus Pet Insurance for your furry family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees