Grant Writer

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta • Dunwoody, GA

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About The Position

Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) is seeking an organized, collaborative Grant Writer for its Development department’s Grants division. The role connects agency needs with funding opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission and goals. The Grant Writer researches funding prospects and leads grant-writing projects from development through submission, preparing proposals, renewal applications, reports, and supporting documentation for individual, corporate, private and public foundation, and government funding sources.

The position manages assigned components of the grant portfolio, including deadlines, reporting, and stewardship activities. It works with colleagues across departments to gather and synthesize information, communicate grant requirements, and develop clear, compelling materials that reflect JF&CS programs, services, and outcomes. The role also maintains grant calendars and tracking systems and supports efficient grant administration. Other duties may be assigned.

The position is full-time and based in Atlanta, Georgia. It reports to Sandra Hanson, Director of Grants & Measurement. Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete pre-employment background and drug screenings; TB testing and fingerprinting may also be required, as applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Public Administration, Communications, Social Work, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in a human services or nonprofit environment.
• Demonstrated grant-writing experience with government, foundation, corporate, and/or philanthropic funding sources.
• Experience in program development, outcomes measurement, or performance reporting.
• Familiarity with grant compliance and reporting requirements.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills, with organization and care.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach and experience working across departments in nonprofit settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and submit grant proposals and renewal applications for government, foundation, and corporate funding sources.
• Research funding prospects and connect opportunities with agency priorities.
• Prepare supporting documentation required for submissions.
• Build and maintain an understanding of agency programs, services, and outcomes to accurately represent the work and its impact.
• Write, edit, and submit grant reports and related documentation that meet funder requirements.
• Monitor grant guidelines, reporting schedules, and contractual obligations.
• Manage assigned grant portfolio components, including proposals, renewals, reporting, and stewardship activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date grant calendars and tracking systems to ensure deliverables are submitted on time.
• Help staff understand grant requirements and deliverables.
• Collaborate across departments to collect, organize, and synthesize information for grant development and reporting.
• Contribute ideas and support workflows that improve grant administration efficiency.
• Provide writing and administrative support to the grant team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 20 days of paid time off annually, prorated in the first year
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time