Temp P/T Foundations Grant Writer

Focus on the Family•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal. The Grant Writer position exists to develop persuasive proposals, reports, and donor communications using exceptional creative writing and editing skills. This role requires a keen ability to write concisely while maintaining a compelling and emotionally engaging narrative that aligns with our mission.

Requirements

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer.
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer.
Engages in Christian ministry.
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values.
Outgoing and personable with people, both face-to-face and over-the-telephone, must be detail oriented.
Remarkable written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional ability to write concisely while maintaining a compelling and engaging narrative
Strong editing skills with an eye for clarity, tone, and impact
Extreme accuracy and attention to detail required
Innovative, proactive, and creative problem solver
Excellent conversational, human relations, and telephone skills
Ability to deal in fast-paced environment with shifting priorities; flexible
Able to meet high-capacity workload and deadlines
Ability to work with limited supervision

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in related field (English, Communications, Journalism) preferred
2-4 years of experience creative writing
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Canva preferred

Responsibilities

Develops compelling storytelling elements to engage funders and highlight the organization’s impact
Edits and refines existing content to improve clarity, tone, and effectiveness
Researches and synthesizes complex information into clear, donor-friendly language
Effectively communicates with internal department leads to gather information and content to use in donor engagements
Researches and identifies potential foundations, conducting in-depth prospect screenings to support the Foundation Relations Manager and department representatives
Engages in strategic outreach, including calling and writing to prospects to gather key contact information and connect with foundation leadership
Performs other duties, including but not limited to duties as assigned, some of which may include the development and creation of a variety of copyrightable works (e.g., printed pieces, voice work, photography, video, music, etc.) for distribution in all media and formats (such as television, radio, internet, DVD and digital) on a world-wide basis, all of which will be for the benefit of Focus on the Family.