Grant Strategist

Sacbar; 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 increase clients' grant-seeking capacity and to produce competitive grant applications using our established processes.

The role includes collaborating with the Lead Grant Strategist, writing proposals, coordinating attachments and budgets, researching funding opportunities, and maintaining client records in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in grant writing-related work
• Experience with government grants (local to federal) preferred
• Grant Professional Certified or desire to be certified
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or on interdisciplinary teams
• Excellent written, analytical, oral, organizational and time management skills
• Experience with diverse communities preferred
• Commitment to the work of DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Grant writing

Communication

Time management

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.