Grant Writer (Corporate and Foundation)

Food & Friends; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Three weeks of paid leave for new hires

Weekly short Fridays

Free on-site parking

Job summary

A prominent grassroots nonprofit organization in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced Grant Writer to spearhead the pursuit of corporate and foundation grants. You will develop a portfolio of funders, prepare proposals and reports, and manage a multi-year grants plan. The ideal candidate has at least five years of relevant experience and superb communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $68,000 to $73,000 and various benefits, including paid leave and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• At least five years of direct foundation and grants related experience.
• Proven track record of successful prospect research and solicitation.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of 100 to 125 funders.
• Prepare and edit customized proposals and reports.
• Cultivate relations with foundation and corporate officers.
• Create and manage a multi-year grants plan and calendar.
• Oversee the reporting and pledge payment schedules.

Skills

Proposal writing

Fundraising

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Research skills

Education

BA/BS or commensurate level of experience

Job description

Founded in 1988, Food & Friends provides medically-tailored meals, nutrition support, and friendship to people living with AIDS, cancer, diabetes, and other life‑challenging illnesses. Our team of seventy employees and thousands of volunteers delivers meals and hope to people living in the District of Columbia and fourteen counties across Maryland and Virginia. There is no charge or income qualification for our services, which are rendered solely on the basis of medical need.

We seek an experienced fundraiser to spearhead Food & Friends’ pursuit of corporate and foundation grants. The Grant Writer will:

• develop, manage, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 100 to 125 prospective and current funders;
• prepare and edit customized LOIs, concept notes, proposals, presentations, budgets, reports, and briefings;
• cultivate and steward relations with foundation and corporate officers;
• create and manage a multi‑year grants plan and calendar with a schedule for prospecting, key deadlines, site visits, and funder stewardship;
• oversee the reporting and pledge payment schedules for all active grants; and
• maintain funder notes and records in Raiser’s Edge.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced grants professional to join one of Washington’s most prominent grassroots nonprofit organizations.

Requires a BA/BS (or commensurate level of experience) and at least five years of direct foundation and grants related experience. Must have prior successful experience with prospect research, proposal writing, stewardship, and solicitation of corporations and/or foundations. Additional requirements include superb written and verbal communications skills; ability to thrive in a deadline‑driven environment; ability to collaborate with staff across departments; and an appreciation for diversity. Must be highly organized. Offer of employment contingent upon a pre‑employment drug test.

The Grant Writer position pays in the range of $68,000 to $73,000. Benefits include medical, dental, disability, retirement plan, paid maternity/paternity leave, weekly short Fridays, and three weeks of paid leave for new hires. Food & Friends is Metro accessible and has free on‑site parking.

To apply, please submit cover letter and resume.

Food & Friends is an Equal Opportunity Employer