Grant Writer & Contracts Manager: Funding for Social Impact

YWCA NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

The YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a Grant Writer to identify, define, and develop funding sources for programs and operations in Lawrence, MA.

You will manage grant proposals, reports, and contracts, and cultivate relationships with private foundations. You will collaborate with leadership to articulate the YWCA mission to donors and funders, ensure timely submissions, and monitor outcomes across state and federal funding streams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3+ years of experience in grant writing/editing and/or in a related field.
• High level of writing and grant funding research skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills including proofreading.
• Strong interpersonal skills, creativity and critical thinking.
• Ability to listen and develop information into grant proposals, reports and related pieces.
• Ability to work in collaboration with team members from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.
• Attention to detail and organization and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Canva, Give Butter, Word, Excel, PowerPoint required.

Responsibilities

• Own grant application process starts with the research, qualifications, and draft programs and financial information needed for development of new and current grant proposals and following through to the application submission.
• Research new grant opportunities and industry trends
• Compellingly articulate the mission, vision of YWCA to various audiences.
• Be capable of effectively describing to donors any YWCA program
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Advancement and Communications Manager to build a network of support for YWCA.
• Visit YWCA staff periodically at YWCA sites and attend YWCA events.
• Work with state, local, and federal funding agencies to ensure we are compliance with contracts and are tracking the outcomes of all funding streams.
• Work with-in deadlines and be flexible to adjust time as needed to complete applications on time

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Communication

Proofreading

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Canva

GiveButter

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a Grant Writer to identify, define, and develop funding sources for programs and operations in Lawrence, MA.

You will manage grant proposals, reports, and contracts, and cultivate relationships with private foundations. You will collaborate with leadership to articulate the YWCA mission to donors and funders, ensure timely submissions, and monitor outcomes across state and federal funding streams.