Grant Writer

employU; Daytona Beach (FL); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nonprofit organization dedicated to creating inclusive workforces for underserved populations. As a Grant Writer, you will play a vital role in managing and securing funding through writing proposals and researching grant opportunities. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive, family-like atmosphere that values teamwork and collaboration. With a focus on excellence and motivation, you will help drive the mission of empowering individuals through education and advocacy. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong grant writing skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of grant writing experience and grants management preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Write funding proposals and prepare supporting materials for submission.
• Research grant opportunities and manage relationships with funders.

Skills

Grant Writing

Research Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Join Our Team!

Are you looking for a career where you are excited to go to work every day, earn a great living, and make a positive difference in people's lives?

employU is a nonprofit employment service in the State of Florida. Our mission is to create inclusive workforces for people with disabilities and other underserved populations through education, empowerment, and advocacy. Established in 2012, employU is partnered with The Florida Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and the American Dream Employment Network. Our company is structured as a one-stop-shop offering adult employment services, youth programs, employability training, paid work experience, and a variety of assessments. Our services enhance a customer’s ability to successfully achieve independence by establishing a lifelong career.

employU is the largest employment service provider partner of Vocational Rehabilitation in the State of Florida. We currently have 30 regional offices and serve all 67 Florida counties. We are proud to say that for the past three years, employU has been awarded Best Nonprofits to Work For by the Nonprofit Times and the Top Workplaces by the Orlando Sentinel.

Our company culture can best be described as a family-like atmosphere where teamwork and relationships are valued, as well as a place where support and encouragement are offered in abundance. Our staff and contractors are mission-oriented and passionate, and we offer positive values, with a commitment to excellence, cooperation, motivation, and support. If you’re a contractor who also embraces these values, we welcome you to explore our contractor opportunities!

SUMMARY

The Grant Writer position manages the organization’s active grants for writing, reporting, and researching grants from foundations, corporations, and government funders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Writes funding proposals and prepares supporting materials for submission.
• Researches federal and state grant opportunities, private foundation requests for proposals, and foundation interests.
• Researches federal and state opportunities for public budget line items.
• Manages staff processes to identify projects and builds relationships with national, state, and community partners who are aligned with funding priorities.
• Leads reporting process for all foundation, corporate, and federal grants.
• Maintains and grows philanthropy relationships with funders and records activities and opportunities.
• Collaborates with the Finance team to gather financial information/documentation for proposals and reports.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Experience: Minimum of three years of direct grant writing experience and grants management preferred.

Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Other Requirements:

• Experience effectively managing deadlines and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Highly developed attention to detail and organizational/strategic planning skills.
• Positive and collaborative attitude.

TRAVEL

Local travel required.

Job Type: Independent Contractor

Pay: $50.00 an hour

Work Location: Remote