Grant Writer

United Way for Greater Austin; United States; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Employer 403(b) matching

Employer-sponsored health insurance (E

Dental, vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Generous PTO and Paid Parental Leave

FMLA and EAP

Job summary

United Way for Greater Austin is seeking a Grants Manager (Grant Writer) in Austin, TX with a hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on researching grants, writing compelling proposals, and building relationships with funders to support the organization's mission.

You will collaborate with department and leadership to secure restricted and unrestricted support, manage proposals to gov't agencies and foundations, and ensure timely reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of demonstrated experience with research and writing.
• Experience with nonprofit funding and government grants including federal and Texas state funding is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Salesforce and Asana is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research potential funding opportunities by reviewing grant-making organizations, foundations, and government agencies.
• Prepare compelling, accurate grant proposals that meet funder requirements and deadlines.
• Develop realistic budgets for grant proposals with finance and program staff.
• Prepare and submit timely reports to funders to ensure grant compliance.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with funders and partners; represent the organization at meetings.
• Maintain an organized database of grant opportunities, proposals, and reports; track deadlines.

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Budget development

Relationship management

Project management

Communication

Tools

Salesforce

Asana

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

United Way for Greater Austin Grants Manager (Grant Writer)

Hybrid role in Austin, TX. $70K/year plus benefits.

The Grants Manager will research grants, write compelling proposals, and build relationships with funders. The role collaborates with department and organization leadership to solicit current and potential grant funders for restricted and unrestricted support of United Way’s mission and programs.

What we want

The Grants Manager will be responsible for researching, writing, and submitting grant proposals to various funders, including governmental agencies and foundations. This role requires strong writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal stakeholders and external funders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful grant applications and an understanding of the nonprofit funding landscape.

Who you are

• Collaborates: You work cooperatively with all departments across the organization to achieve shared objectives and represent their interests. You garner the trust and support of others.
• Drives results: You have a strong bottom-line orientation and a track record of exceeding goals successfully.
• Interpersonal savvy: You relate comfortably with people across levels and cultures and build constructive relationships.
• Resilient: You stay positive under pressure and recover quickly from setbacks.
• Build networks: You maintain relationships across functions and use them to exchange ideas and resources.

What you’ll do

• Research: Identify potential funding opportunities by researching grant-making organizations, foundations, and government agencies relevant to our mission and programs.
• Proposal writing: Prepare compelling, accurate, and well-structured grant proposals that align with funding requirements and organizational goals. Ensure all proposals meet deadlines.
• Budget development: Collaborate with finance and program staff to develop realistic budgets for grant proposals that reflect project needs and funder requirements.
• Reporting: Work with program staff and Grants Compliance Manager to prepare and submit timely reports to funders to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Relationship management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with funders and partners. Attend meetings and networking events to represent the organization.
• Documentation: Maintain an organized database of grant opportunities, proposals, and reports. Track deadlines and submission statuses.

What you’ll gain

• Experience developing a variety of grant proposals to foundations, government agencies, and corporate sponsors.
• Opportunity to improve systems and processes.
• A chance to work in a professional environment with opportunities to network with Central Texas professionals.

What you’ll bring

• Two or more years of demonstrated experience with research and writing.
• Relevant experience may include nonprofit, public policy, journalism; experience with government grants including federal and Texas state funding; experience in securing funding from foundations, government agencies, and corporate sponsors; subject matter expertise in early childhood education or public health; coalition-building.
• Strong analytical and research abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience with Salesforce and Asana is a plus.
• Strong project management skills; use of project management tools preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse teams.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.
• Interest in and commitment to United Way’s mission.

What you’ll receive

• Dynamic and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Hybrid work option.
• Employer 403(b) matching.
• Employer-sponsored health insurance (for employees).
• Dental, vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Parental Leave.
• FMLA and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

This position is located in Austin, Texas, and reports directly to the Grants Director.

Notice: This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. United Way for Greater Austin is an at-will employer.

Salary: $70,000 annually