Job Openings at LWSB
Job Title: Grant Writer
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Including Physical Requirements)
1. Research and identify new funding sources (federal, state, local, corporate, private foundations).
2. Meet with President and Chief Executive Officer, Director of Development, and program staff to strategically match prospective funding sources with existing and emerging program needs.
3. Work closely with CEO and Chief Operating Officer on conceiving and organizing grant applications.
4. Gather necessary input from appropriate program staff relating to program description and needs.
5. Draft inquiry letters and funding requests; submit to appropriate program staff, Director of Development, CEO and COO for feedback; incorporate edits/changes.
6. Oversees the collection of appendices, data, letters of support, memos of understanding, and budget materials for inclusion in proposal package.
7. Compose appropriate cover letters.
8. Assures completion of submission process, e.g., collating, photocopying, packaging and mailing and/or electronic submission.
9. Track and generate grant updates and progress letters.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Position can be part-time (less than 40 hours per week) or full-time (40 hours per week)
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum requirement of BA/BS, plus at least five years of grant writing experience in area(s) of human/social services, education, health and/or mental health. Must be able to demonstrate successful track record of grant research, preparation and submission to diverse funding sources (local, state, federal, private, and corporate).
SPECIAL SKILLS NECESSARY
Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of the grant process.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
None
If you are interested in applying for the following job openings please send cover letter and resume to lcollie@lwsb.org
