Grant Writer

BETHANY CHILDRENS HOME INC•Womelsdorf, PA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bethany Children’s Home seeks a skilled and mission-driven Grant Writer to support and expand institutional funding for programs serving youth who have experienced trauma, instability, and are at risk of exploitation, including trafficking. The Grant Writer will play a critical role in securing and sustaining funding to support Bethany’s residential care, educational programming, and life skills development initiatives by managing a portfolio of grant opportunities from identification through submission and reporting, contributing to a strong funding pipeline. This position translates complex, trauma-informed work into compelling, data-informed proposals while managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2–5+ years of successful grant writing experience, preferably in human services or child welfare
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Ability to communicate trauma-informed, youth-centered programming with clarity, sensitivity, and authenticity.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret program data, outcomes, and evaluation metrics for use in proposals, reports, and funding applications
Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment while maintaining consistent communication, responsiveness, and accountability
Experience developing grant budgets and understanding financial narratives that align with funder requirements
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines
Proficiency with grant tracking tools
Strategic and proactive mindset with the ability to identify funding opportunities and anticipate grant-related needs
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and external stakeholders.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, compliance, and follow-through.
Ability to translate data into compelling impact stories that resonate with funders
Demonstrates strong teamwork skills by being collaborative, accountable, respectful, and approachable.
Demonstrates a deep commitment to Bethany Children’s Home mission and values.
Be 21 years of age or older.
Be fluent in the language(s) spoken by a majority of the youth in care.
Have acceptable written and verbal communication skills.
Have acceptable organizational and computer skills.
Demonstrate acceptable interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Possess a strong commitment to helping youth succeed by helping them reorient their lives, nurture their reunification efforts and enable them to make a successful transition to their next placement.
Possess ability to establish rapport and relate sensitively with consistency to multiracial and multicultural groups of young adults.
Demonstrate the ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities efficiently.
Possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License with a clear 3-year driving history.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Submit to a health assessment demonstrating fitness for duty, certified by a physician no more than 30 days prior to commencing employment and comply with a two-year renewal.
Provide current PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History and FBI Fingerprinting clearances prior to commencing employment and comply with a two-year renewal.

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a grant pipeline that supports the organization’s annual institutional funding goals, tracking progress and identifying opportunities
Research, identify, and pursue grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government entities aligned with Bethany’s mission
Write and submit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding requests
Develop compelling narratives that highlight Bethany’s impact on at-risk youth, including prevention and intervention efforts
Serve as the primary liaison between Development, Programs, Leadership, and Finance teams for grant-related information gathering, coordination, alignment, and reporting
In partnership with the Director of Development, collaborate with the Finance team to develop accurate and comprehensive grant budgets
Manage all phases of the grant lifecycle, ensuring timely tracking of deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements
Ensure all proposals and reports align with funder requirements, program guidelines, and organizational policies
Maintain accurate and up-to-date grant records, opportunities, and pipelines within the donor management systems
Support funder stewardship by helping craft updates, impact reports, and communications
Contribute to the organization’s development strategy by identifying opportunities to grow and diversify institutional funding
Provide weekly productivity reporting on grant pipeline activity, including submissions, deadlines, funding projections, new funding opportunities, and key insights
Attend staff and team meetings as required.
Attends training seminars/conferences as needed to promote continued growth and development of job roles.
Other duties as assigned.