Grant Writer: Fundraising & Compliance Pro

YES House; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YES House is seeking a Grant Writer to develop and support a coordinated funding program that advances our mission for youths in Gillette, WY. You will research funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and manage post‑award reporting while collaborating with program, finance, and executive leadership.

You will lead budgeting, compliance activities, and donor communications, building relationships with funders and partners.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing professional written materials such as grant proposals, reports, fundraising communications, or comparable documents.
• Ability to research and interpret detailed application instructions, laws, regulations, contracts, and funder requirements.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, proofreading, and project-management skills.
• Working proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, online grant portals, and presentation tools.
• Ability to work independently, meet fixed deadlines, and maintain accurate records under pressure.
• Basic knowledge of budgets and financial terminology to collaborate with finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive grants and funding calendar aligned with agency priorities and strategic goals.
• Research federal, state, local, corporate, and private-foundation opportunities and assess eligibility and fit.
• Lead or coordinate letters of inquiry, concepts, applications, renewals, and other funding requests from planning through submission.
• Write clear, accurate narratives using program information, outcomes, evidence-informed practices, and funder requirements.
• Develop accurate proposal budgets, narratives, timelines, performance measures, and implementation plans with finance.
• Review award terms and communicate key obligations, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain complete grant files, submission confirmations, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate narrative and performance reports and support financial reporting with oversight from Finance.
• Gather, verify, and present program and financial information; ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with funders and community partners; represent YES House professionally.

Skills

Grant writing

Written communication

Project management

Research

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Grant portals

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Presentations

Job description

YES House is seeking a Grant Writer to develop and support a coordinated funding program that advances our mission for youths in Gillette, WY. You will research funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and manage post‑award reporting while collaborating with program, finance, and executive leadership.

You will lead budgeting, compliance activities, and donor communications, building relationships with funders and partners.