GRANT WRITER

Evolving Solution Services; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services is seeking a Grant Writer to research, draft, and submit proposals that secure funding for programs and initiatives. The role requires collaboration with internal teams to align with organizational goals, maintain funder relationships, and ensure grant compliance.

The position involves identifying opportunities at various funders, preparing budgets, and tracking reporting requirements to support audits and program success.

Qualifications

• Experience in researching funding opportunities across federal, state, and private funders.
• Proven ability to draft compelling grant proposals and LOIs.
• Ability to coordinate budgets and financial narratives with finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Research funding opportunities at federal, state, county, municipal, foundation, and corporate levels.
• Write, submit, and manage grant proposals and LOIs.
• Collaborate with program and finance staff to gather data, outcomes, and budgets.
• Develop grant budgets and fiscal narratives with finance staff.
• Track deadlines, submissions, awards, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare progress, outcome, and close-out reports.

Skills

Grant writing

Research skills

Budgeting

Proposal writing

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

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GRANT WRITER

Administration, Newark, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1043

Job Summary

The Grant Writer is responsible for researching, drafting, and submitting compelling grant proposals to secure funding for the organization’s projects and initiatives. This role involves collaboration with internal teams to ensure alignment with the organization’s goals, maintaining relationships with funders, and ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and deadlines.

• Research and identify federal, state (including NJ), county, municipal, foundation, and corporate funding opportunities
• Write, submit, and manage grant proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), and funding applications
• Collaborate with program and finance staff to gather narratives, data, outcomes, and budgets
• Develop grant budgets and fiscal narratives in coordination with finance staff
• Track grant deadlines, submissions, awards, and reporting requirements
• Prepare and submit required progress, outcome, and close-out reports
• Ensure compliance with all grant terms, conditions, and funder requirements
• Maintain organized grant files, documentation, and correspondence
• Support audits, monitoring reviews, and site visits related to grant funding

Meetings, Collaboration & Donations

• Attend internal and external meetings, including leadership meetings, program planning sessions, funder briefings, and community partner meetings
• Collaborate with leadership and program staff to assess agency needs and funding priorities
• Research, solicit, and obtain financial and in-kind donations based on agency needs
• Prepare donation requests, sponsorship proposals, and contribution letters
• Build and maintain relationships with foundations, corporations, donors, and community partners
• Coordinate with vendors and partners regarding donated goods and services
• Track, document, and acknowledge donations in accordance with organizational and donor requirements