Government Funding Research & Content Director

Location:

Monday-Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm;615 Elsinore Pl, Cincinnati, OHand other sites as needed

Are you interested in being part of an organization dedicated to preventing gender-based violence and empowering survivors? At Women Helping Women, we believe in the power of survivors to rebuild their lives and are committed to providing the support and resources they need to do so. Weoperateon the principle that survivors are the experts oftheir own lives, and our mission is to stand by them on their journey from immediate safety to long-term stability.

Our success is rooted in a comprehensive approach that includes a 24/7 hotline, live chat, legal advocacy, hospital support, and support groups. Beyond direct support, we are actively engaged in prevention through community education and campus-based advocacy, working to create a world free of violence. Join us in making a tangible and lasting impactonthe lives of individuals and the community.

We'relooking fora visionary and strategicleaderto strengthen WHW’s mission by identifying, evaluating, and developing government grant opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels. This role owns the full research and content development process, ensuring a steady pipeline of funding that supports trauma-informed programs, crisis response, housing, advocacy, prevention, and more. This position is responsible for collaborating with all departments within WHW, including finance, quality assurance, programs, development, and leadership team to prepare clear and accurate applications for funding focused on increasing WHW’s overall capacity.

• Conduct continuous research to identify government grant opportunities aligned with survivor services, trauma-informed care, housing stability, crisis intervention, and community safety.
• Monitor federal agencies (e.g., DOJ/OVW, OVC), state departments, and municipal funding portals.
• Analyze eligibility requirements, funding priorities, compliance expectations, and reporting obligations.
• Establish a comprehensive process to track and manage upcoming, and recurring government funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with quality assurance and research initiatives to monitor and evaluate emerging needs.
• Draft high-quality written materials including grant summaries, internal briefs, needs statements, program descriptions, and narrative components.
• Translate complex government guidelines into clear, actionable information for program and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with directors, finance staff, and leadership to gather data, outcomes, and organizational information needed for strong applications.
• Ensure all content meets government formatting, compliance, and submission standards.
• Own the full research workflow, ensuring timely communication of opportunities to internal stakeholders.
• Develop templates, checklists, and standardized processes to streamline grant research and writing.
• Maintain current funding application renewals and processes for existing funding.
• Support the grant application process by coordinating timelines, gathering required documents, and preparing narrative drafts.
• Work closely with development, program, and advocacy teams to ensure alignment between funding opportunities and organizational capacity.

• ABachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Public Administration, Social Services, Communication, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in grant research, grant writing, or government funding processes.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, and email.
• Familiarity with government grant portals (e.g., Grants.gov, SAM.gov, state/local equivalents).

• At least 3 years of experience in gender-based violence.
• Knowledge of federal funding streams such as VOCA, VAWA, FVPSA, or state victim services grants.

• Active Listening: The ability to listen without judgment and understand a survivor's needs and experiences.
• Advocacy: The ability to write on behalf of survivors and champion their rights and goals.
• Analytical Review: Skill in interpreting eligibility…