Grant Writer for Impactful Community Programs

Easterseals-Midwest; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Midwest is seeking a Grant Writer to support institutional fundraising, identifying funding opportunities, writing grant proposals and reports, and coordinating stewardships as part of the Development team. The role requires collaboration with program staff, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage deadlines.

Frequent travel within Kansas and Missouri may be required, with occasional national travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of grant research, writing and submission experience.
• Experience with nonprofit development and project management.
• Knowledge of Kansas and Missouri philanthropic landscape preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts prospect research and evaluates foundation, corporate, and government grant funding opportunities that align with organizational priorities.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to discuss needs, collect information to support funding strategies, and develop compelling proposals and reports.
• Develops and submits grant proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and other written materials that secure funding and communicate organizational impact.
• Maintains grant records, databases, calendars, reporting schedules, and compliance requirements to support accurate documentation and maintenance of grants portfolio.
• Engages with grant portfolio to identify upcoming funding opportunities and deadlines, and provides recommendations that support the organization’s grants program.
• Prepares stewardship communications, funder updates, and other donor-facing materials.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant research

Donor relations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor management software

Fundraising tools

Job description

Easterseals Midwest is seeking a Grant Writer to support institutional fundraising, identifying funding opportunities, writing grant proposals and reports, and coordinating stewardships as part of the Development team. The role requires collaboration with program staff, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage deadlines.

Frequent travel within Kansas and Missouri may be required, with occasional national travel.