Grants Writer

MISSION STATEMENT

To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.

The Grant Writer (GW) has a passion for the Mission and Values of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul CARES dba St. Vincent de Paul CARES, as well as the goal of ending homelessness and caring for the people who are poor. The Grant Writer reports to the Grants Director and is responsible for researching, drafting, and submitting proposals that help secure funding from government entities, foundations, and corporations.

This position plays a critical role in helping the organization achieve its mission and strategic fundraising goals. The Grant Writer will be tasked with identifying grant opportunities aligned with the organization’s programs and priorities, writing compelling proposals, and maintaining a grants calendar and a grants management system to monitor the application process and track various deadlines. The Grant Writer must be able to maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and current and prospective funders through timely communication and updates.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time.)

• Display a passion for the organization’s values and mission.
• Research and identify new and renewal grant opportunities.
• Write compelling, clear, and well-structured grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure proposals clearly align with funder priorities and program goals.
• Submit, steward, and manage publicly and privately funded grants.
• Produce superior multimillion-dollar grant proposals and renewals.
• Work with the finance department and others in developing complex budgets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information for grant proposals and reports.
• Assist the development department in meeting its fundraising goals to increase private funding and sponsor ships.
• Furnish prospective funders with supporting documents.
• Maintain a grants calendar to track deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit timely grant reports, renewals, and other documentation as required by funders.
• Track and manage the grant process, awards, and denials in a centralized database.
• Utilize the grants management system.
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and current and prospective funders through timely communication and updates.
• Understand grants in the context of the business operations of the organization.
• Assist in telling the organization’s story and outcomes.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of the organization’s history and programs.
• Stay up-to-date on best practices and trends to ensure the agency’s success.

• Complies with all applicable training requirements.
• Complies with all company safety, personnel, and operational policies and procedures.
• Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the St. Vincent de Paul CARES’ mission.

• Health Insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• 120 hours of PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment.
• 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire.
• 403(b) with employer match up to 3%.

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• Able to speak, write, and understand English.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
• Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity among clients,…