Fund Development | Grant Writer

Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese seeks a Grant Writer to oversee project management, writing, editing, and submission of foundation, corporate, and government grant applications and reports in Houston, TX. The role includes maintaining grant tracking systems and collaborating with the Director, Fund Development and the Grants team across departments.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree and at least two years of professional writing (grant writing a plus), with strong writing/editing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 2 years of cumulative experience in professional writing (grant writing a plus), management, community relations, or fundraising.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the grant writing, editing, and submission for foundation and corporate grants with program staff and grants team.
• Maintain a portfolio of active grants with Director, Fund Development and Manager, Fund Development.
• Research new grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and other organizations using sources like Instrumentl and Foundation Directory Online.
• Attend grant/funding meetings and trainings (in-person and online) and share key information with the grants team.
• Gather data, documentation, and attachments for grant applications from program staff and administrative departments.
• Assist in developing application-related budgets.
• Manage accounts/logins for grant portals, ensuring security policies are followed.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with foundation staff and funders.
• Record grant activities in databases (Instrumentl, Raiser’s Edge) and maintain hard copies when needed.
• Maintain digital grant records on department drives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director, Fund Development and Manager, Fund Development.

Skills

Writing & editing

Project management

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Instrumentl

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Central - Houston, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, The Grant Writer will oversee project management, writing, editing, and submission of foundation, corporate, and government grant applications and reports. This role will help maintain and update the grant tracking system, utilizing online grant and donor management systems. This position will assist with the research and vetting of new grant and funding opportunities, utilizing a variety of sources. The Grant Writer will work closely with the Director, Fund Development and Manager, Fund Development as well as various department managers, directors, and coordinators from across the agency. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing skills, be highly organized, and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining positive working relationships.

What you Deliver

• Lead the collaborative process for developing, writing, editing, and submitting foundation and corporate grant applications and reports in coordination with program staff and the grants team.
• Maintain a portfolio of active grants in collaboration with the Director, Fund Development and Manager, Fund Development
• Researches and identifies new grant and sponsorship opportunities from foundations, corporations, and other organizations to support programs and general operations using various sources such as Instrumentl, Foundation Directory Online, mail lists/newsletters, and online postings.
• Attend relevant grant and funding meetings, conferences, and training (both in-person and online), and share key information with the grants team.
• Gather necessary data and information, documentation, and attachments from program staff, administrative departments (Finance, HR, Compliance), and other sources for grant applications.
• Assists in the development of application-related budgets.
• Manage accounts, logins, and passwords for various foundation and grant portals, ensuring adherence to agency security policies.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with foundation staff and funders.
• Record all grant-related activities in databases like Instrumentl and Raiser’s Edge and maintain hard-copy records when necessary.
• Maintain digital grant records on the department drive.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director, Fund Development and Manager, Fund Development

Qualifications: The Expertise We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two (2) years of cumulative experience in professional writing (grant writing experience a plus), management, community relations, or fundraising.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

The Skills and Assets You Bring, and More

• Proven experience in professional writing, management, and/or communications.
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to utilize online grant application systems and project management software.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with diverse teams.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to learn and utilize Raiser’s Edge, Instrumentl, or similar grant management systems

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.