Grant Writer

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•North Providence, RI

9d•$55,000 - $68,386

About The Position

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Position Summary: We are seeking a Grant professional who is confident, self-assured, and proud of their individuality to manage all phases of public and private sector grant development and reporting for federal, state and local organizations. Working with an existing three-person grant team and reporting to the Director of Grant Administration, this position will work closely with executive management, leadership and partner organizations to craft high impact proposals for funding to support FSRI’s 30+ programs which span our Health, Healing, Hope and Home pillars, as well as our affiliates. This will also include working with elected officials, federal and state agencies and others on letters of support, letters of interest/inquiry, responses to requests for contract bids, related funder reporting, etc.

Requirements

Stellar writing skills and a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, human services preferred and/or related experience.
A minimum of 2-3 years grant writing experience preferred.
Experience with the development of federal and State of RI proposals preferred, including uploading application materials through their systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite necessary.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work occasional (not regular) nights and weekends preferred.
Strong project and time management skills preferred.
Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Responsibilities

Grant & Donation Research
Researches and identifies diverse federal, state, local government as well as private foundation funding, and summarizes findings for the Director and Executive Management.
Researches, coordinates, authors, and follows up on requests for donations (e.g., technology equipment, holiday gifts, etc).
Grant Development
Analyzes funder guidance and ensures all funding applications, letters of interest/inquiry, bid responses, and reports are submitted by required deadlines.
Develops high impact proposals, well aligned with funder format, content requirements and agency standards.
Ensures the highest standards of grammar, accuracy, and punctuation in all writing assignments.
Submits proposals, bids, and reports via electronic grant application platforms, as necessary.
Maintains electronic grant, contract, and report files as per FSRI policy.
Budget Development and Tracking
Coordinates with FSRI’s Finance team and/or program teams to develop budgets in accordance with funder requirements and closely aligned to the program application.
Review expenditure of awarded funds and develop required program reporting.
FSRI Program Coordination
Proactively communicates with internal stakeholders about grant/contract deliverables.
Coordinates closely with FSRI’s Quality Management Team to develop logic models and SMART goals for proposal development.
Funder Coordination
Coordinates with FSRI program teams and develops funder reports, as assigned.
Coordinates with Advancement colleagues and program teams to plan funder site visits.
Coordinates with FSRI’s Communications & Marketing team to publicize successful grant efforts.
Other
Adheres to agency grant approval processes and quality management standards.
Conducts other duties as assigned.