Grant Writer

Kinexus Group • Benton Harbor, MI

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will assist in the organization’s pursuit of federal, state, and local grants that supports the work of multiple subsidiaries. The Grant Writer will be challenged to research, synthesize information, write, and assemble competitive proposals to support a family of organizations delivering an array of services including but not limited to workforce solutions, economic development, community development, adult education, secondary education, reentry services, and dropout prevention and recovery programming. The Grant Writer will also work with operations and program staff for effective launch of funded programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and/or experience
• Proven experience in grant writing and program development
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong skills in technical writing, editing, and proofreading
• Strategic thinker
• Ability to solve problems and recommend solutions to overcome challenges
• Ability to work independently, juggling a variety of tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with government and foundation electronic grants systems/portals (e.g., SAM, grants.gov, JustGrants, NexSYS)
• Data analysis experience
• Budget development experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program staff and leadership to gather program information, outcomes data, and impact stories needed for grant proposals and reports.
• Prepare clear, compelling, and competitive narratives for grant applications, Letters of Intent (LOIs), concept papers, and funder reports.
• Assist in the development of program budgets for grant proposals in collaboration with program managers and finance staff.
• Prepare and assemble all components of grant applications, including narratives, budgets, budget narratives, and supporting documents, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and submission deadlines.
• Conduct prospect research to identify new funding opportunities from governmental agencies, foundations, and corporate funders.
• Track grant opportunities, submission deadlines, and reporting requirements using internal tracking systems or grant management tools.
• Maintain accurate records of grant proposals, submissions, awards, and reporting schedules.
• Assist program teams in preparing required grant reports to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Support grant award management activities, including maintaining documentation and coordinating reporting timelines.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of organizational materials commonly required for grant submissions, such as program descriptions, data summaries, and supporting documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Culture of learning and professional growth
• A robust onboarding experience to integrate you into our team.
• Team of Teams training in support of the organizational strategies.
• Job training and development to ensure you are established and growing in your role.
• Cross Operational Meetings with your peers.
• Be a part of transformational change in Michigan.

What This Job Offers

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