Grant Writer
Austin, TX Austin, TX Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$65.
6K - $83K a year Estimated:
$65.
6K - $83K a year 4 hours ago 4 hours ago 4 hours ago Job
Summary:
:
The Grant Writer is responsible for researching and identifying funding opportunities, responding to requests for proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Applications (RFAs) to support the development goals of the organization.
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Essential Functions:
:
Research and monitor government, foundation, and corporate funding opportunities via Internet, printed publications, and organizational contacts.
Compose and/or coordinate the development of proposal content from grant writing team members.
Ensure that all sections of a proposal are complete as designated by Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Applications (RFAs) and potential funding sources.
Work with Grants Department staff to align proposals with funding priorities.
Organize, coordinate, and lead grant writing teams to complete identified proposals or materials.
Composer proposal responses and scope of work related to social justice, youth justice, community engagement, education, and other areas of focus for the organization.
Prepare professional letters such as Letters of Inquiry to potential funding sources, collaborating sources, government representatives.
Submit proposals promptly to funding sources to ensure all are submitted by the designated deadline.
Communicate with funding sources and potential funding sources to obtain needed information regarding proposal and reporting submissions.
Research best practices and data in support of proposal preparation and to assist in conceptualizing programming.
Assist senior leadership in the preparation of various communications to include but not limited to:
letters to the editor, blog posts, reports, correspondence, content for brochures or other public relations documents.
Other Functions:
:
Assist with the preparation of Southwest Key Programs' marketing materials including program overviews, white papers, newsletters, pamphlets, brochures, and flyers as required.
Act as a team player within the organization to support and contribute to community development, program support, or community outreach activities as needed.
Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
:
Bachelor's degree with three (3) to five (5) years of experience with writing and researching grants.
Content knowledge in education, community development, social justice, juvenile justice, and/or workforce development.
Demonstrated success in preparing and submitting professional grant proposals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in partnership with others and coordinate a working team in the accomplishment of a project.
Excellent attention to detail and research and analytical skills.
Ability to manage and oversee grant writing projects, meet deadlines and to take initiative.
Expert computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Physical Demands:
:
Must be able to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in written form to express and exchange ideas.
While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to access all components of work station and other office equipment.
Frequent typing, writing, bending and twisting.
Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment:
:
General office environment with moderate noise.
This position is mostly sedentary, involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
A busy environment with many unscheduled interruptions.
Frequent computer use at workstation for extended periods of time.
Public contact position requiring appropriate business apparel.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$65.
6K - $83K a year Estimated:
$65.
6K - $83K a year 4 hours ago 4 hours ago 4 hours ago Job
Summary:
:
The Grant Writer is responsible for researching and identifying funding opportunities, responding to requests for proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Applications (RFAs) to support the development goals of the organization.
#SWHQ #ZR
Essential Functions:
:
Research and monitor government, foundation, and corporate funding opportunities via Internet, printed publications, and organizational contacts.
Compose and/or coordinate the development of proposal content from grant writing team members.
Ensure that all sections of a proposal are complete as designated by Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Applications (RFAs) and potential funding sources.
Work with Grants Department staff to align proposals with funding priorities.
Organize, coordinate, and lead grant writing teams to complete identified proposals or materials.
Composer proposal responses and scope of work related to social justice, youth justice, community engagement, education, and other areas of focus for the organization.
Prepare professional letters such as Letters of Inquiry to potential funding sources, collaborating sources, government representatives.
Submit proposals promptly to funding sources to ensure all are submitted by the designated deadline.
Communicate with funding sources and potential funding sources to obtain needed information regarding proposal and reporting submissions.
Research best practices and data in support of proposal preparation and to assist in conceptualizing programming.
Assist senior leadership in the preparation of various communications to include but not limited to:
letters to the editor, blog posts, reports, correspondence, content for brochures or other public relations documents.
Other Functions:
:
Assist with the preparation of Southwest Key Programs' marketing materials including program overviews, white papers, newsletters, pamphlets, brochures, and flyers as required.
Act as a team player within the organization to support and contribute to community development, program support, or community outreach activities as needed.
Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
:
Bachelor's degree with three (3) to five (5) years of experience with writing and researching grants.
Content knowledge in education, community development, social justice, juvenile justice, and/or workforce development.
Demonstrated success in preparing and submitting professional grant proposals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in partnership with others and coordinate a working team in the accomplishment of a project.
Excellent attention to detail and research and analytical skills.
Ability to manage and oversee grant writing projects, meet deadlines and to take initiative.
Expert computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Physical Demands:
:
Must be able to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in written form to express and exchange ideas.
While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to access all components of work station and other office equipment.
Frequent typing, writing, bending and twisting.
Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment:
:
General office environment with moderate noise.
This position is mostly sedentary, involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
A busy environment with many unscheduled interruptions.
Frequent computer use at workstation for extended periods of time.
Public contact position requiring appropriate business apparel.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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