Grant Writer

EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA • Miami, FL

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About The Position

As a member of the Development Team, the Grant Writer researches grant opportunities to expand and support program services, completes letter of intent (LOI) requirements, writes grant proposals to acquire funding, and maintains an accurate grant database. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Development and has no staff reporting to it.

The Grant Writer develops an understanding of the organization’s history, mission, structure, programs, objectives, and financial needs to support grant development. The role collaborates with senior management, program staff, and directors on program outcomes, deliverables, and impact statements, and assists program staff and directors with required grant reports. Work is primarily performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of grant writing experience, with demonstrated success in securing funding and achieving positive outcomes.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must meet Easterseals Florida Approved Driver Requirements.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Intermediate proficiency in internet research and online resources.
• Basic knowledge of database systems, including data entry, record maintenance, and information retrieval.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret complex documents and convey information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and communicate with management, stakeholders, and external audiences.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex information persuasively.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, including the ability to interpret statistical data, percentages, ratios, and financial information.
• Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to analyze information, identify issues, and develop sound conclusions.
• Ability to interpret complex instructions, evaluate multiple variables, and apply sound judgment in decision-making.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, communicate effectively, and operate standard office equipment.
• May occasionally need to bend, kneel, reach, or lift and move items weighing up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of the organization’s history, mission, structure, programs, objectives, and financial needs to support grant development efforts.
• Research and identify grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other funding sources that align with the organization’s programs and goals.
• Prepare, write, and submit grant proposals, letters of intent, and supporting documentation according to funding requirements, guidelines, and deadlines.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding grant proposals, applications, and submissions in a timely and professional manner.
• Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with funding organizations, grant providers, and other key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date records of grant opportunities, applications, submissions, deadlines, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with senior management, program staff, and directors to develop measurable program outcomes, projected deliverables, and accurate impact statements for grant proposals.
• Assist senior program staff and directors in preparing and submitting required grant reports, including program outcomes, deliverables, and other funding-related documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the organization’s programs, funding initiatives, and operational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level