Grant Strategist

Cim; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC is seeking a Grant Strategist to enhance clients' grant-seeking capacity and craft competitive grant applications with the information provided to help clients fulfill their mission.

The role involves collaborating with the Lead Grant Strategist, writing proposals, coordinating attachments, and researching funding opportunities while upholding high ethical standards and team collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years in grant writing related work.
• Experience with government grants (local, regional, state, or federal) strongly preferred.
• Grant Professional Certified or desire to obtain certification.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent written, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Grant Strategist on client projects.
• Write grant proposals following team processes and standards.
• Coordinate attachments and budget documents for applications.
• Coordinate mock review processes for clients.
• Research grant funding opportunities for clients.
• Maintain client records and team information.
• Communicate with clients and team members per standards.
• Adhere to Grant Professionals Association ethical standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant writing

Govt grants experience

GPC certification

Independence and teamwork

Written communication

Job description

The Grant Strategist’s goal is to increase the clients’ grant-seeking capacity and to produce competitive grant applications for clients with the information provided as a means to help clients achieve their mission and goals.

The primary job duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Collaborate with the Lead Grant Strategist in the facilitation of the client projects
• Write grant proposals following DH Leonard Consulting team processes and standards
• Coordinate required attachments for client applications
• Coordinate budget attachments for client applications
• Coordinate mock review processes for clients
• Research grant funding opportunities for clients
• Assist with maintaining client application records and team information
• Communicate with clients and fellow team members following DH Leonard Consulting standards
• Adhere to all ethical standards of the Grant Professionals Association
• Other duties as assigned

The strongest candidates for this position will have most, though likely not all, of the following qualifications and characteristics:

• 3 or more years experience in grant writing-related work;
• Experience with government grants, whether local, regional, state, or federal strongly preferred;
• Grant Professional Certified or desire to be a Grant Professional Certified;
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment;
• Excellent written, analytical, oral, organizational and time management skills;
• Experience working with diverse communities (preferred); and
• A commitment to the work of DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services and readiness to grow and learn with the DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC team.

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We are always looking for new team members who are passionate about helping nonprofits create change in their communities, working in a team environment, and using their writing skills to create community impact.