Grant Writer / Strategic Development

Woods Services; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

On-site medical center

403b retirement plan

Continuing education programs

Tuition-assisted program

Career growth opportunities

Competitive Salary

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

A nonprofit organization based in Pennsylvania is seeking a Strategic Development and Grant Writer to enhance funding avenues for programs serving individuals with disabilities. This crucial role focuses on identifying grant opportunities, writing compelling proposals, and nurturing relationships with funders. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative setting. A hybrid work schedule and competitive salary of $60,000 - $75,000 based on experience are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Human Services, Communications, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven environments with a focus on grant strategy, research, and writing.

Responsibilities

• Leads identification and assessment of grant and contract opportunities.
• Writes, edits, and submits compelling proposals and requests for awards.
• Builds and nurtures relationships with funders and key stakeholders.
• Partners with other teams to ensure accuracy of submissions.

Skills

Outstanding writing and communication skills

Strong research capabilities

Project management

Emotional intelligence

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

We want you to join our team! We need deeply compassionate, committed and highly talented staff. The Woods organization is guided by their mission to support children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential and independence through innovative and individualized approaches that promote learning and personal fulfillment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• PTO - Paid time off
• On-site medical center
• 403b retirementplan
• Continuing education programs
• Tuition-assisted program
• Career growth opportunities
• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid work schedule

Salary: $60000 - $75000 - depending on education / experience

Job Summary

The Strategic Development and Grant Writer is a strategic, highly visible, and collaborative role that drives WSOC’s long-term financial sustainability and programmatic expansion through innovative funding and partnerships. This position is a key member of the Strategy Development team — helping to shape organizational direction, translate vision into fundable concepts, and actively secure public and private funding that accelerates impact.

This role goes beyond traditional grant writing: it blends funding strategy, opportunity identification, relationship cultivation, and thought leadership to position WSOC as a leading fundable partner in population health and integrated systems of care.

Responsibilities

Strategic Opportunity & Funding Development

• Leads identification and assessment of grant and contract opportunities across federal, state, local, foundation, corporate, and philanthropic sources.
• Collaborates with affiliate leadership and program teams to co-design innovative concepts and funding proposals grounded in WSOC’s strategic priorities.
• Translates bold ideas into high-impact concept papers and persuasive narratives that capture funder interest.
• Serves as a core contributor to WSOC’s annual strategic plan and thought leadership activities.

Grant & Proposal Leadership

• Writes, edits, and submits compelling proposals, letters of inquiry, and requests for awards aligned with organizational goals.
• Maintains full lifecycle grant tracking — deadlines, submissions, reporting, and compliance.
• Develops detailed budgets and logic models in support of proposals.

Relationship Cultivation

• Builds and nurtures meaningful relationships with funders, agency partners, and key stakeholders to enhance WSOC’s visibility and credibility.
• Represents WSOC at funder events, bidder conferences, and technical assistance sessions.
• Educates internal stakeholders on funding landscape trends and opportunities.

Cross-Organizational Collaboration

• Partners with finance, program, and affiliate teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of submissions.
• Supports post-award reporting and stewardship to deepen funder engagement and ensure future funding success.

Systems & Data Management

• Leads and enhances WSOC’s grant tracking, calendar systems, and processes to optimize efficiency and institutional memory.
• Uses data and research insights to support strong storytelling and results-driven proposals.

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Passion for innovation, impact, and strategic change — a proactive self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Outstanding writing and communication skills: clear, persuasive, and engaging.
• Strong research capabilities with an ability to synthesize data into compelling narratives.
• Exceptional project management, organizational excellence, and attention to detail.
• High emotional intelligence and comfort building relationships with internal leaders and external partners.
• Flexible, solutions-oriented thinker with a positive, “can-do” attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex deadlines and competing priorities.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to learn and operate grant research and submission platforms.

Work Arrangements & Travel

• This role is primarily in-person at WSOC headquarters in Yardley, PA with a minimum of 3 days on-site per week.
• Some travel required for meetings with affiliates, funders, and external partners across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Human Services, Communications, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience/Knowledge of nonprofit or mission-driven environments with a focus on grant strategy, research, and writing — including foundation, corporate, state, and federal funding success.

About Woods System of Care

Woods System of Care (WSOC) is a forward-thinking nonprofit population health management organization transforming how care is delivered to individuals with behavioral and emotional challenges, intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and medical complexities. As a dynamic network of 12 affiliate agencies, WSOC champions a holistic, life cycle-oriented model of care that meets clients where they are, while driving innovation in access, outcomes, and cross-sector collaboration.

At WSOC, we value creativity, teamwork, continuous learning, and bold ideas that redefine what’s possible in integrated care. Our staff are mission-driven professionals who continually expand their expertise through professional development, conferences, and thought leadership opportunities.

Our diverse services include integrated healthcare, behavioral health, residential care, community-based programs, vocational services, crisis response, substance use services, special education, and supportive case management — delivering a truly comprehensive and remarkable safety net for our region’s most vulnerable.