Grant Writer — Nonprofit Fundraising & Impact

Saint Dominic's Family Services; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Dominic's Family Services is seeking a Grant Writer to support institutional grant development. The role focuses on researching funding opportunities, crafting compelling proposals, coordinating grant lifecycles, and ensuring timely reporting and compliance.

You will work with program leadership to identify funding needs, develop narratives and budgets, and maintain relationships with funders. A 3–5 year track record in grant writing and CRM experience is preferred, with a Bachelor's in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master's preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional grant writing or related fundraising experience.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations and human services preferred.
• Experience with donor databases/CRMs.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and evaluate foundation, corporate, government, and other institutional funding opportunities.
• Review grant guidelines, eligibility, deadlines, and reporting requirements; provide summaries to leadership.
• Maintain a grant prospect pipeline, funding calendar, and tracking system.
• Develop, write, edit, and submit grant proposals, LOIs, renewal requests, and other funding materials.
• Coordinate grant lifecycle from prospecting to closeout, ensuring compliance and deadlines.
• Collaborate with program and leadership staff to gather information for narratives, budgets, and outcomes.
• Collect programmatic, financial, and outcome data for applications and reports.
• Prepare and submit interim, annual, and final grant reports; maintain grant files.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit mgmt / communications / English / public administration / business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saint Dominic's Family Services is seeking a Grant Writer to support institutional grant development. The role focuses on researching funding opportunities, crafting compelling proposals, coordinating grant lifecycles, and ensuring timely reporting and compliance.

You will work with program leadership to identify funding needs, develop narratives and budgets, and maintain relationships with funders. A 3–5 year track record in grant writing and CRM experience is preferred, with a Bachelor's in a