Foundation and Corporate Grant Writer

Epworth Children & Family Services; St. Louis (MO); Vor Ort; USD 59.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Epworth Children & Family Services in Webster- St. Louis, MO seeks a Foundation and Corporate Grant Writer who excels at turning complex programs into compelling narratives that secure funding.

You will lead private foundation and corporate grants, coordinating with the Chief Development Officer, Grants Manager, programs, and finance to submit accurate proposals. The role emphasizes persuasive writing, research, and project management to move strong proposals from idea to submission within

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; HS diploma acceptable with grant-writing experience.
• 2+ years of nonprofit communications or grant writing experience.
• Experience gathering information from multiple stakeholders and synthesizing into a cohesive narrative.
• Experience with CRM systems, Raiser’s Edge or similar.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams.
• Passion for advancing the mission of Epworth Children & Family Services.

Aufgaben

• Research private foundation and corporate funding opportunities aligned with Epworth’s programs and needs.
• Manage assigned foundation and corporate grants from prospect research through submission and reporting.
• Develop clear, compelling narratives connecting community needs with program outcomes and funder priorities.
• Gather program information, outcomes, and budgets with Program, Finance, and Development staff.
• Maintain application, reporting, and administrative deadlines in Instrumental.
• Maintain complete grant files and ensure attachments are accurate and submission-ready.
• Maintain grant submission records, decisions, and deadlines across systems.
• Collaborate with Development Communications Manager to identify stories supporting organizational storytelling.

Kenntnisse

Grant writing

Nonprofit communications

Research

Editing

Project management

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Storytelling

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree preferred

HS Diploma acceptable with grant-writing experience

Tools

Raiser’s Edge or similar

Jobbeschreibung

Foundation and Corporate Grant Writer# Foundation and Corporate Grant WriterEpworth - Webster - St. Louis, MO 63119## OverviewSalary Range$65,000.00 - $65,000.00 SalaryPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation Level4 Year DegreeTravel PercentageUp to 25%CategoryNonprofit - Social Services## Description**Summary**Epworth Children & Family Services is seeking a Foundation and Corporate Grant Writer who enjoys writing, researching, and translating complex programs into clear, compelling narratives that drive funding.The Foundation and Corporate Grant Writer leads Epworth’s private foundation and corporate grant portfolio, developing proposals and reports while managing the administrative processes that keep grant work organized and on track.This position collaborates closely with the Chief Development Officer, Grants Manager, Program teams, and Finance to develop accurate, compelling, and timely submissions that align with organizational priorities and funder requirements.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys persuasive writing, thoughtful research, and the project management required to move strong proposals from idea to submission.**Primary Responsibilities:*** Research private foundation and corporate funding opportunities aligned with Epworth’s programs, priorities, and funding needs.* Manage assigned foundation and corporate grants from prospect research through submission and reporting.* Develop clear, compelling narratives that connect community need, program delivery, measurable outcomes, organizational impact, and funder priorities.* Gather program information, outcomes, stories, budgets, and supporting documentation in collaboration with Program, Finance, and Development staff.* Maintain application, reporting, and administrative deadlines in Instrumental.* Maintain complete and organized grant files, including applications, reports, agreements, correspondence, budgets, and supporting documentation.* Ensure required attachments and supporting documents are accurate, current, organized, and submission-ready.* Maintain accurate records in Instrumental of grant submissions, reports, decisions, awards, deadlines, and other relevant activity.* Participate in shared proposal review, editing, and quality assurance across the grants team.* Partner with the Development Communications Manager to identify stories, outcomes, and program information that can support broader organizational storytelling.* Communicate proactively when information, approvals, program data, or other materials needed to meet deadlines are missing or delayed.* Perform other grant-related responsibilities consistent with the scope and level of the position.**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree preferred, but direct grant writing experience will be valued highly if an HS Diploma is the highest level of education* 2+ years of experience in nonprofit communications or grant writing* Experience gathering information from multiple stakeholders and synthesizing into a cohesive narrative* Experience with CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge or similar preferred)* Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to simplify complex information and communicate clearly and persuasively* Strong attention to detail* Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams* Passion for advancing the mission of Epworth Children & Family Services**Core Competencies:*** Clear & Persuasive Writing* Project Management* Attention to Detail* Data Collection & Accuracy**What Success Looks Like in this Position:*** 100% of grant proposals submitted on time* Strong, clear narratives that reflect Epworth’s programs and impact* Accurate and timely grant reports with no compliance issues* Grant data is consistently accurate across systems, with no discrepancies between CRM, tracker, and submitted applications* Effective collaboration across Development, Programs, and Finance**Application Process:**Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide a portfolio of prior work.Sample materials may include:* Grant proposals or excerpts* Long-form communications* Outcomes reporting* Logic modelsAll applicants are required to pass a background check prior to employment to ensure the safety of the youth we serve.**Physical Demands:** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The physical requirements of this job include: sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs on a regular basis; lifting up to 25lbs, pulling and/or pushing on occasion.**Work Environment:** Most of the work for this position is performed under normal office conditions. The employee may need to travel from one location to another on an as-needed basis. Employee is required to have reliable personal transportation. Employee may be asked to transport donors, volunteers, and others in a personal vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current agency rate.