Grant Writer

International Institute of New England•Boston, MA

About The Position

The International Institute of New England (IINE) seeks a highly skilled, detail-oriented Grant Writer who is motivated by mission and impact, and who brings a strong record of securing funding from diverse public and private sources. The ideal candidate is a strategic and persuasive writer who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and is energized by translating complex programs into compelling, funder-aligned narratives that advance opportunity for refugees and immigrants. The Grant Writer plays a critical role in sustaining and growing IINEs life-changing work. This position is responsible for researching, developing, and submitting grant proposals that support core programs and emerging initiatives across resettlement, education, workforce development, and immigration legal services. Key responsibilities include grant prospecting, cross-departmental coordination, proposal development, and timely submission under tight funder deadlines, as well as contributing to reports and funder communications that demonstrate impact and accountability. Reporting to the Grants Manager, the Grant Writer works closely with the Chief Advancement Officer & Senior Vice President, Director of Program Design and Evaluation, Chief Program Officer, Managing Directors, and Program and Contract Managers. The Grant Writer serves as a trusted partner across the organization, helping to strengthen relationships with public agencies and philanthropic funders while ensuring that IINEs mission, values, and outcomes are communicated with clarity, credibility, and urgency.

Requirements

Excellent project coordination and research skills
Ability to coordinate projects independently and thoroughly under tight deadlines
Exemplary interpersonal skills: experience collaborating effectively with staff across departments and in culturally diverse settings
Strong interest in refugees and immigrants
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and work under tight deadlines
High level of personal and professional accountability
Excellent Microsoft Office skills; prior experience with Adobe Creative Suite desktop publishing tools preferred
Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism or similar field
Minimum 3-5 years of professional grant writing experience with a strong success rate

Nice To Haves

Skills in Salesforce data and customer relationship management software strongly preferred
Skills in Asana or other project management software preferred

Responsibilities

Research, build and manage public and private grant work plans, including:
Researching and identifying grant opportunities from government agencies and foundations
Working with CAO to determine proposal strategy
Gathering and formatting information
Writing drafts
Obtaining approvals
Assembling all grant attachments
Coordinating the development of budgets with programs and finance
Copyediting and proofreading drafts and final narratives
Packaging materials for submission
Submitting grants online, via mail, or in person (depending on submission instructions)
Collaborate with program staff to gather data, success stories, and project details for proposals
Track public and private grant activities including all new and existing public grant funding and refunding deadlines in Salesforce
Coordinate internal and external communication and planning during proposal development
Maintain a shared calendar to ensure timely submission of grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports
Attend bidders conferences
Participate in weekly grants meeting to provide updates on submission, award, and prospecting statuses
Conduct prospect research and support private grant writing and submission
Write internal policy papers on new initiatives
Complete routine administrative responsibilities as needed, such as filing, photocopying, routine donor correspondence, and database management
Prioritize projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner
Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor