Grant Writer

The Navigators • Colorado Springs, CO

6d • $22 - $34 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Grant Writer serves The Navigators by executing fundraising functions related to major foundations. The role involves creating grant proposals, assisting with prospecting and feasibility assessments, and ensuring follow-up reporting. The Grant Writer will also support field staff with foundation requests and participate in organizational learning and development events.

Requirements

• Belief in and adherence to the Statement of Faith and Mission of The Navigators.
• At least three years of grant and/or technical writing in the Christian non-profit sector.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal & written, to create understanding and build strong relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree or college coursework required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Navigator missions, ministries, and networks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes the annual foundations and grants strategy through research and analysis.
• Creates grant proposals to fulfill the engagement and solicitation requirements of major foundations.
• Assists Advancement Department Leadership and Ministry Partner Advisors with prospecting new grants and assessing project feasibility.
• Assists Advancement Department Leadership and Ministry Partner Advisors with drafting proposals.
• Ensures follow-up reporting to all grant proposals.
• Assists field staff with foundation requests.
• Helps field staff create and gather items needed for grant proposals as capacity permits.
• Participates in Navigators’ on-site learning and development events, Cultural Development and Diversity trainings, or other non-Navigator developmental events as appropriate.
• Participates in annual processes, such as the organizational Plan and Progress Review (PPR), Engagement Survey, Reaffirmation of the Navigators Code of Conduct, Calling-Core Values-Vision, Statement of Faith, Driver’s Authorization, and other releases as required.
• Submits time worked on a weekly basis through the Workday time tracking system.
• Submits expense reports, due the 15th of each month.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• High-Deductible Health Plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Disability, EAP, 401a and 403b retirement options.
• Up to 15 paid holidays per year.
• Accumulating PTO (vacation, sick, personal).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree