Senior Grant Writer

Saint Francis House Inc • Boston, MA

3h • $83,232 - $91,011 • Hybrid

About The Position

St. Francis House is the State’s largest provider of day services supporting people who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness. Located in the heart of downtown Boston, we compassionately welcome nearly 500 adults through our doors every day who are seeking a safe and dignified refuge and opportunities to rebuild their lives. Our holistic approach allows us to deepen our impact by offering integrated programing that helps our guests achieve stability in the areas of housing, income, and behavioral health. Joining our team would provide for you a dynamic opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team of providers dedicated to solving this public health crisis.

Requirements

• Writes clearly and informatively, tailoring the writing style to meet funders’ priorities and keep language fresh and compelling.
• Communicates effectively with external partners and SFH colleagues.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Successfully handles shifting priorities, delays, or unexpected events.
• Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner.
• Results-oriented and mission driven.
• Highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, yet collaborative team-oriented environment.
• Recognizes and respects diversity in all forms.
• Proficiency in English.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic understanding of and commitment to taking a person-centered, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed approach.

Nice To Haves

• Non-profit experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Researches, develops, writes and submits proposals, program budgets, letters, reports and other materials as necessary for grant submissions.
• Develops and fosters positive ongoing relationships with private and corporate giving officers, program managers, and trustees to build and enhance the partnership between St. Francis House and its granting institutions.
• Assists with writing and submitting proposals for local, state, and federal contracts as assigned.
• Ensures that all grant submissions, reports and other funder communications are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner with a clear sensitivity to deadlines.
• Maintains an understanding of organizational funding gaps and aligns proposals and funding strategies with SFH priorities.
• Researches and identifies prospective funding opportunities that align with SFH programs and priorities.
• Collaborates efficiently and effectively with the other SFH Sr. Grant Writer to ensure that all proposals and reports are submitted on a timely basis. Each Sr. Grant Writer manages their own portfolio of funders and is responsible for meeting all associated deadlines and requirements.
• Tracks and documents deadlines, opportunities, and funder communications in donor database.
• Collaborates effectively with other staff, especially within Finance, Programs, Evaluation, and HR teams to ensure accurate deliverables.
• Researches current news, trends, data and synthesizes fundings to demonstrate the need for and impact of SFH programs and services.
• Identifies, analyzes and evaluates corporate and foundation prospects using online databases, financial information, such as 990s, and other research tools.
• Works to increase the awareness of St. Francis House and its programs within the corporate and foundation communities.
• Represents SFH and is willing to serve as a spokesperson for the organization at meetings, events and other external engagements.
• Adheres to SFH’s Code of Conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 90% of individual insurance premiums paid for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care health insurance & Altus dental insurance
• 4 weeks of vacation
• 13 holidays recognized per year
• employer – paid life & disability insurance
• a vested 403b retirement with 5% match

What This Job Offers

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