Senior Grant Writer & Fundraising Strategy Lead

Steppingstone, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Senior Grant Writer to join the Administrative Team. You will research, write grant and contract proposals, and manage tracking and reporting for grants and contracts. Flex shifts may be required to meet funder deadlines.

You will lead development efforts with government agencies and private foundations, coordinate submissions, and monitor compliance. Strong writing, research, and multitasking skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communication, English, professional writing or similar major.
• Minimum of four years’ related experience in successful grant writing.
• Superior written and verbal communication, grammar, research and multi-tasking skills.
• Good working knowledge of computers, electronic health records and data collection.
• Requires valid driver’s license due to business-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts with government agencies and private foundations.
• Represent Development Department in meetings when needed.
• Identify and evaluate new grant and contract opportunities.
• Develop, prepare and submit grant and contract applications and attachments.
• Identify and steward prospective donors.
• Support strategic planning to increase funding levels.
• Develop processes for grant/contract management and proposals.

Skills

Grant writing

Communication

Research

Multitasking

English writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communication/English

Job description

Description

SUMMARY: The Senior Grant Writer works as an integral part of the Administrative Team. The Senior Grant Writer will perform, but not limited to the following duties: research, grant and contract proposal writing, monitoring, evaluation, grant and contract tracking and reporting. This position may require a flexible schedule including 1st and 2nd shifts. The agency has the right to change shifts based on the needs of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Play a lead role in strategizing, coordinating and collaborating on all aspects of fundraising from government agencies and private foundations.
• Represent the Development Department at various meetings in the Director of Development’s absence/as needed
• Work on special Agency projects and initiatives.
• Identify, research and evaluate new grant and contract opportunities
• Develop, coordinate, prepare and submit large, mid-size and small grant and contract applications and attachments.
• Identify and steward prospective donors.
• Contribute to development of strategic planning to raise vital funds.
• Create and implement processes and procedures related to grant and contract management and proposal development.
• Research various information and products related to grant and contract applications.
• Preparation and submission of grant amendments to comply with funder deadlines.
• Liaison between potential grant partners and funding sources on issues related to grants.
• Development of support, leverage and agreement letters along with follow up to obtain signatures.
• Prepare and submit renewal grant and contract applications and attachments and complete or stewardship reports and budgets.
• Maintenance of a Grant Management System to track, record and maintain a schedule of proposals and reports due.
• Liaison with donors/funders on grant and contract project implementation, compliance and reporting matters.
• Organize and oversee new project implementation planning.
• Ability to climb three flights of stairs to deal with emergencies.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations by placing calls to Fire, Rescue, Police, and Medical etc.

Administrative Tasks:

• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform program recordkeeping, filing, and the organization of vital documents.
• Provide telephone coverage for the assigned program and direct calls to other programs as needed.
• Participate in required supervisions staff meetings and trainings.
• Participate and cooperate in any investigations conducted by internal and external agencies.
• Ability to use a computer including inputting information into data systems.

Compliance Requirements:

• Remain awake during your shift at all times.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and update all licenses and certifications.
• Adhere to program/project/department requirements and services.
• Follow all reporting guidelines by deadlines including the completion of a Confidential Incident Report.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Senior Grant Writer must perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge/skill and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in communication, English, professional writing or similar major.
• Minimum of four years’ related experience in successful grant writing.
• Superior written and verbal communication, grammar, research and multi-tasking skills.
• Good working knowledge of computers, electronic health records and data collection.
• Requires valid driver’s license due to business-related travel.