Grant Writer

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver • Denver, CO

just now • Hybrid

About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927, reaching tens of thousands of people annually through seven ministries. Our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. We offer a work environment where self-motivated and mission-driven individuals are recognized and rewarded. Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants of all faiths.

Requirements

• Strong writing and editing skills and the ability to write clear, structured, articulate and persuasive proposals
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to interact daily with many different audiences
• Attention to detail and critical thinking
• Ability to meet deadlines; experience working in a deadline-driven environment
• Familiarity and knowledge of grant sources
• Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors
• Previous experience with non-profit fundraising
• Able to work well in a team environment and handle multiple assignments

Nice To Haves

• non-profit experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of activities required to prepare and submit grant applications/proposals and grant reporting to private and public funders
• Research pertinent databases and other online sources to evaluate and discern potential new sources of grant funding
• Work with program managers and accounting to gather the information necessary to report on grants from private and public funders
• Coordinate the internal review of grant agreements/contracts to ensure that Catholic Charities can meet/comply with agreement/contract expectations, insurance requirements and terminology
• Meet periodically with program managers either in person, through e-mail or by phone to keep up to date on program changes and discuss each program’s funding needs
• Meet periodically with representatives from private funders to present Catholic Charities’ programs that meet their funding priorities
• Attend in-person or online informational meetings (webinars) put on by grant funders pertaining to specific grant opportunities
• Maintain the grants database and adhere to the grants schedule to ensure that all application/proposal deadlines are met

Benefits

• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
• 15 Paid Holidays annually.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Sabbatical Leave Program: Employees who have completed seven years of continuous full-time service are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave to support rest, renewal, and professional or personal growth. Eligible staff may take 4 weeks of sabbatical leave.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans

What This Job Offers

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