Fund Development | Grant Writer

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking a Grants Writer to oversee the development, writing, editing, and submission of foundation, corporate, and government grant applications and reports.

You will maintain grant records, research funding opportunities, coordinate with program staff and the grants team, and help manage budgets and donor databases, contributing to programs that support vulnerable communities across Houston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2 years of professional writing or fundraising experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead process for grant applications and reports with program staff.
• Maintain active grants portfolio with grants director.
• Research new funding opportunities using Instrumentl, Foundation Directory Online.
• Attend meetings and share key information with grants team.
• Gather data and attachments from staff for applications.
• Assist in development of budgets for applications.
• Manage accounts and passwords for grant portals.
• Record grant activities in Instrumentl and Raiser's Edge.
• Maintain digital grant records on the department drive.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Project management

Multitasking

Grant research

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Instrumentl

Foundation Directory Online

Job description

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.