Grant Writer
About The Position
The Institute for Justice (IJ) seeks an experienced writer to join our fundraising team as a Grant Writer and be part of our dynamic, fast-paced, and multi-faceted development program as we work to raise the Institute’s $50+ million budget annually. The successful candidate will enjoy using their exceptional writing skills to create compelling proposals, reports, and other materials to attract and maintain a robust portfolio of foundations that will invest in IJ’s mission to end widespread abuses of government power and protect the constitutional rights of everyday people as they pursue their American Dream.
Requirements
- Proven ability to distill complex information into easy-to-understand, persuasive narratives
- Strong philosophical commitment to promoting individual liberty and challenging government abuse
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize, problem-solve, and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing error-free work
- Ability to build relationships with staff, donors, and others
- Command of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus
Responsibilities
- Draft, revise, and produce high-quality proposals, reports, and other communications
- Manage and grow a significant portfolio of high-dollar general operating and project-specific grants
- Identify and follow through on new foundation support
- Review grant deliverables to ensure that the Institute is on track to meet all promised outputs and outcomes; track and update progress through the life cycle of the grant
- Identify top growth prospects in your funding portfolio; develop and execute a strategy to increase donor support
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Flexible work hours with our core business hours of 10am and 4pm
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (IJ covers 100% of individual premiums)
- Free Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance plans
- HSA employer contributions
- 401(k) with employer matches
- Smart casual dress code with casual Fridays
- Generous PTO package of accruing sick and vacation hours in addition to a paid personal day and floating and traditional holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
