Grants Writer

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive, and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us! Pay for this role may range from $59,474-$66,000. The Grants Writer will function as an integral part of the Grants Services team for Lutheran Social Service of MN. This person will secure grants from diverse sources, both private and public, that provide vital financial support for LSS programs and services statewide. The Grants Writer will also provide leadership, project management, technical assistance and coordination to collaborate with LSS Managers and Directors to develop successful, high quality grant proposals. Provide ongoing training to LSS program staff on prospect research, grant writing and proposal development strategies for both short- and long-term program needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
Excellent persuasive writing, grammar, research, proofreading, and copy-editing skills required
Strong computer proficiency with excellent command of Microsoft Office
Ability to work and prioritize independently according to a demanding, fast-paced, deadline-driven production schedule.
Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and persuasive communications skills
Skilled in managing multiple and varied projects simultaneously
Excellent attention to detail in crafting grant narratives, budgets, attachments, and other grant documents
Excellent initiative taker and problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in social services/human services grant writing is preferred but not required
Experience in reading RFPs, prospect research, and relationship-building is a bonus
Raiser’s Edge database experience preferred
other technologies as required

Responsibilities

Secure grants from diverse sources, both private and public, that provide vital financial support for LSS programs and services statewide.
Provide leadership, project management, technical assistance and coordination to collaborate with LSS Managers and Directors to develop successful, high quality grant proposals.
Provide ongoing training to LSS program staff on prospect research, grant writing and proposal development strategies for both short- and long-term program needs.