Grant Writer

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa; Tama (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa seeks a Grant Writer in its Grants & Planning department. The role centers on researching and writing proposals, developing fundraising projects, and building relationships with grantors to ensure timely and complete applications.

The candidate will collaborate with Tribal government staff, align efforts with the tribe's strategic plan, and demonstrate exceptional writing, strong communication, and high attention to detail in support of tribal initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communication, writing, or related.
• Knowledge of general and tribal granting.
• Microsoft Office, Word proficiency.
• Strong writing, communication and analytical skills.
• Highly skilled in organizational management.
• Ability to coordinate project development among staff.
• Must possess ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Prior tribal grants management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and submit grant applications.
• Work with Department Directors and staff on grant projects.
• Research and analyze grant solicitations for application.
• Communicate with granters on process clarifications and technical issues.
• Establish grant application due dates and responsible parties.
• Coordinate with Directors in writing grants narratives and budgets.
• Develop supporting documentation for grant.
• Assure legal review and signatures on grant documents.
• Ensure timely and complete applications.
• Collaborate with grants staff through the life cycle of awards.
• Perform other tasks and support Grants & Planning department.

Skills

Grant writing knowledge

General and tribal granting knowledge

Strong writing

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational management

Coordinate project development

Work with minimal supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in communication, writing, or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Grant Writer DEPARTMENT: Grants & Planning

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

All work efforts focus on effectively meeting the needs of the Meskwaki Nation and its membership in alignment with the tribe's strategic plan. The Grant Writer responsibilities will include researching and writing proposals. The Grant Writer will collaborate with team members in the Tribal government to assist in developing fundraising projects and develop relationships with key grantors to assure applications are timely and complete. The Grant Writer will need exceptional writing skills, have proficient knowledge of grant writing methodologies, effective communication, high attention to detail and be committed to the mission of the Tribe and of Tribal Departments.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and submit grant applications
• Work in collaboration with Department Directors and staff on assigned grant projects.
• Research and Analyze grant solicitations for application
• Communicate with granters on grant application process clarifications and technical assistance issues.
• Establish grant application development due dates and responsible parties
• Coordinate with Department Directors in writing grant narratives, budgets, and budget
• Develop supporting documentation for grant
• Assure legal review and obtaining required signatures on grant application documents.
• Assure submission of timely and complete applications
• Collaborate with grants staff in life cycle of awards
• Perform other tasks and provide support to the Grants & Planning department as

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in communication, writing, or related
• Knowledge of general and tribal granting
• Skill in Microsoft Office, Word, and
• Strong writing, communication and analytical skills
• Highly skilled in organizational management.
• Ability to coordinate project development among
• Must possess ability to work with minimal supervision
• Prefer prior tribal grants management

SUPERVISION

• Supervised by Assistant Comptroller

SALARY

• Salary: DOQ
• Salary Range: $57,740 - $98,800