Grant Writer
About The Position
YouthBuild Global seeks a detail-oriented individual with excellent writing and project management skills to support the growing institutional giving function within the organization’s Development team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Institutional Giving, the Grant Writer will strengthen YouthBuild Global’s fundraising efforts through research, proposal development, and engagement of current and prospective public and private funders. Within a seasoned Development team of at least five staff, the Grant Writer will partner with YouthBuild Global’s staff internally to develop funding requests, submit funding proposals and reports, engage funder contacts, track fundraising efforts, and support the overall growth and management of YouthBuild Global’s institutional pipeline. This role will help support the organization’s annual budget of ~$15M by contributing to the Development team’s growing annual fundraising goal.
Requirements
- At least one year of grant writing, nonprofit development, or related professional experience
- Associate’s degree (or equivalent) or additional 1-2 years of professional experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work within diverse teams
- Proficiency with CRM database software and Microsoft Office software
- Understanding of grant budgets
- Strong organizational and project management skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience directly engaging funders, corporate contacts, or other external partners preferred
- Experience in youth development, workforce development, and/or education a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Advance grant solicitations by drafting proposals, concept papers, LOIs, etc. in collaboration with other Institutional Giving staff
- Create materials, such as slide decks, for funder meetings and communications
- Review RFPs and conduct research to help identify prospective funders and prioritize realistic and high-value funding opportunities
- Maintain accurate records of funding partner contacts, grant deadlines, funder communications, etc. within Salesforce CRM database
- Maintain organized grant files, including proposals, reports, and award letters, in Development team SharePoint
- Support meeting scheduling and follow-up with funders and partners, in collaboration with the Senior Director of Institutional Giving
- Coordinate grant award acknowledgements, grant payment information requests, and execution of grant agreements
- Prepare accurate, timely grant reports for public and private funders, with support from other members of the Development team
- Gather information from internal teams to effectively describe the activities and impact related to grant funding
- Develop grant budgets in collaboration with the Fiscal team
- Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to recognize funders and promote grant deliverables
- Support fundraising-related training and technical assistance offerings for YouthBuild program staff, as opportunities arise
- Participate in biweekly Development team staff meetings and quarterly Development Committee meetings
- Complete other duties, as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- A 401(k) plan with an employer match
- Generous paid holidays
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for well-being support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
