Grant Writer

NORTHWEST COLLABORATIVE; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NORTHWEST COLLABORATIVE in Portland, OR, seeks a grant writer to secure funding for its nonprofit focused on helping survivors of sex trafficking, domestic violence, homelessness, and addiction. You will research opportunities, craft proposals, and coordinate budgets to support program expansion and team growth.

You will manage the full grant lifecycle, build relationships with funders, ensure compliance, and work with leadership and finance to present compelling, transparent funding requests

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication to craft compelling narratives.
• Proficiency in grant research to identify opportunities that align with the mission.
• Understanding budgeting and financial reporting for grant applications.
• Effective project management to handle multiple applications and reporting.
• Familiarity with the nonprofit sector and survivor-focused services.
• Genuine passion for helping survivors and rebuilding lives.
• Ability to collaborate with leadership and staff to align strategies.
• Commitment to ethical grant-seeking and transparency with funders.

Responsibilities

• Research potential grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and private donors.
• Prepare compelling grant proposals that articulate the nonprofit's mission and funded projects.
• Develop budgets for grant applications and ensure financial details are accurate.
• Manage the grant application process, including deadlines and records.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and reporting obligations.
• Build and maintain relationships with grant-makers and donors.

Skills

Strong Writing

Research Skills

Financial Acumen

Project Management

Nonprofit Knowledge

Commitment to Cause

Team Player

Ethical Conduct

Job description

A grant writer for our nonprofit focused on helping survivors of sex trafficking, domestic violence, homelessness, and addiction is a vital role in securing the financial resources necessary to grow the organization and expand the team. Here are some key responsibilities and qualifications we are looking for in a grant writer:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Grant Research: Conduct thorough research to identify potential grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and private donors that align with the organization's mission and goals.
2. Proposal Writing: Prepare compelling grant proposals that clearly articulate the nonprofit's mission, objectives, and the specific projects or programs to be funded. These proposals should effectively convey the organization's dedication to helping survivors and the impact it aims to achieve.
3. Budget Development: Work closely with the nonprofit's leadership and finance team to create detailed budgets for grant applications, ensuring that all financial requirements are accurately and transparently presented.
4. Application Submission: Manage the entire grant application process, including submitting applications by deadlines, tracking submissions, and maintaining records of applications.
5. Grant Compliance: Ensure that the nonprofit adheres to all grant requirements and reporting obligations, keeping the organization in good standing with funding sources.
6. Relationship Building: Establish and maintain positive relationships with grant-making organizations, program officers, and potential donors to foster trust and understanding.

Qualifications:

1. Strong Writing Skills: The grant writer should have excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives that effectively convey the nonprofit's mission and goals.
2. Research Skills: Proficiency in grant research to identify opportunities that align with the organization's mission.
3. Financial Acumen: Understanding of budgeting and financial reporting to create accurate and well-structured budgets for grant applications.
4. Project Management: Effective project management skills to handle multiple grant applications, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
5. Nonprofit Knowledge: Familiarity with the nonprofit sector and the specific challenges and opportunities related to assisting survivors of sex trafficking, domestic violence, homelessness, and addiction.
6. Commitment to the Cause: A genuine passion for the organization's mission and a commitment to supporting survivors and helping them rebuild their lives.
7. Team Player: The ability to collaborate with the nonprofit's leadership and other team members to align grant strategies with the organization's overall growth and survivor support initiatives.
8. Ethical Conduct: A commitment to ethical grant-seeking practices and a dedication to transparency and accountability in all dealings with funding sources.