Grant Writer

The Navigators; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-Deductible Health Plan: Medical,

Up to 15 paid holidays

PTO (vacation, sick, personal)

Job summary

The Navigators is seeking a Grant Writer to advance fundraising with major foundations. You will research, analyze, and draft grant proposals, supporting field staff and leadership in pursuing new opportunities.

This role emphasizes collaboration, reporting, and adherence to our mission and values. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in grant writing for Christian nonprofits, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Spiritual: Belief in and adherence to The Navigators' Statement of Faith.
• At least three years of grant and/or technical writing in the Christian non-profit sector.
• Strong organizational skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal & written.

Responsibilities

• Executes annual foundations and grants strategy through research and analysis and creates grant proposals.
• Assists Advancement Department Leadership with prospecting new grants and drafting proposals.
• Assists field staff with foundation requests and helps gather items for proposals.
• Submit time worked weekly through the Workday system.
• Submit expense reports by the 15th of each month.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strategic and forward-thinking

High degree of personal integrity

Excellent interpersonal and written/or

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Purpose

The Grant Writer shall serve The Navigators and fulfill the responsibilities listed below in the spirit of The Navigators calling, values and purpose: To advance the Gospel of Jesus and His kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of laborers living and discipling among the lost.

This position executes the fundraising functions related to major foundations.

Essential Functions

Grant Writing – 95%

• Executes the annual foundations and grants strategy through research and analysis and creates grant proposals to fulfill the engagement and solicitation requirements of major foundations.
• Assists Advancement Department Leadership and Ministry Partner Advisors with prospecting new grants and assessing project feasibility, drafting proposals, and ensuring follow-up reporting to all grant proposals.
• Assists field staff with foundation requests and helps them create and gather items needed for the grant proposals as capacity permits.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in Navigators’ on-site learning and development events, Cultural Development and Diversity trainings, or other non-Navigator developmental events as appropriate.
• Participate in annual processes, such as the organizational Plan and Progress Review (PPR), Engagement Survey, Reaffirmation of the Navigators Code of Conduct, Calling-Core Values-Vision, Statement of Faith, Driver’s Authorization, and other releases as required.
• Submit time worked on a weekly basis through the Workday time tracking system.
• Submit expense reports, due the 15th of each month.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer service oriented
• Self-motivated
• Strategic and forward-thinking
• High degree of personal integrity

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

• Spiritual: Belief in and adherence to the Statement of Faith and Mission of The Navigators. Knowledge of Navigator missions, ministries, and networks preferred.
• Experience: At least three years of grant and/or technical writing in the Christian non-profit sector.
• Technical Knowledge & Skills: Microsoft Office proficiency. Strong organizational skills.
• Communication & Leadership: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal & written, to create understanding and build strong relationships required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or college coursework required.
• Location: Remote, Hybrid, In-Person
• Compensation Range: $21.82 - $34.13 per hour
• Benefits: High-Deductible Health Plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Disability, EAP, 401a and 403b retirement options. Up to 15 paid holidays per year, accumulating PTO (vacation, sick, personal). For detailed information, visit navbenefits.org.

The Navigators is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Navigators does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.