Grant Writer, Development Department

Overview

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., weekends and evenings as needed.
Salary: $25.00 per hour.

Job Focus: The Grant Writer plays a vital role in securing grants and funds that directly impact the Central Ohio community. This position is responsible for meticulously recording grant activity timelines and deadlines to ensure smooth operations. Collaborating with various staff and departments, the Grants Writer adheres to Salvation Army procedures to complete grant applications efficiently. Key responsibilities include financial management and coordination of grant activities, ensuring compliance with all internal, local, state, and federal policies and procedures.

The Grants Writer reviews and assists with grant proposals and reports, oversees compliance and monitoring, communicates with funding agencies, and ensures overall financial contract compliance. With an annual fundraising goal assigned, this position underscores the importance of securing essential funds for Central Ohio.

• Record grant activity timelines and deadlines to ensure smooth operations
• Collaborate with staff and departments to complete grant applications efficiently
• Manage and coordinate grant activities, ensuring compliance with internal, local, state, and federal policies
• Review and assist with grant proposals and reports
• Oversee compliance and monitoring; communicate with funding agencies
• Ensure overall financial contract compliance and support the annual fundraising goal for Central Ohio

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field
• Previous grant or persuasive writing experiences
• Strong written, communication, and business skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate professionally with internal and external constituencies; ability to manage sensitive information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with donor databases;
  Salesforce or CRM experience is a plus
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Understanding and appreciation of The Salvation Army mission
• Collaborative and energetic team player
• Ability to respond to management direction and commit to extended hours as needed; complete tasks on time or notify manager with an alternative plan
• Occasional morning, evening, and weekend work required for events and donor meetings

• Changing the lives of the less fortunate
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal days, and sick time
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Job with a meaningful mission

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.