Grant Writing Consultants

Fox Advancement; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility to choose projects

Lead generation and invoicing support

Access to research resources

Comprehensive template library

Job summary

A national nonprofit consulting firm is seeking a Grant Consultant to lead grant applications and manage deadlines. This role requires at least ten years of grant writing experience and expertise in project management and collaborative communication using Google Drive. The ideal candidate will be an independent consultant comfortable with remote work and client engagement via Zoom. This opportunity offers flexibility and support, allowing you to focus on providing exceptional services while we handle lead generation and invoicing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience in grant writing.
• Experience using Google Drive to manage documents and communication.
• Ability to respond to communication within 24 hours.
• Strong interpersonal and meeting facilitation skills, including managing Zoom calls.
• Experience working remotely.
• Ability to respond to email and/or communication in a timely manner (within 24 hours).

Responsibilities

• Manage and meet all grant deadlines according to the client's grant calendar.
• Write and edit compelling applications from start to finish.
• Engage in regular client check-ins via Zoom or phone.
• Conduct prospect research and analyze funding prospects.
• Overseeing all tasks related to strategy and project management of a grants program.
• Facilitating and scheduling project meetings with subject matter experts.
• Engaging in regular client check-ins and follow-ups.
• Scheduling calls with program officers to confirm alignment and coordinate site visits.
• Providing staff with briefs and materials to prepare for donor solicitation visits.
• Maintain a grants calendar with current and new funding prospects.
• Coordinate with leadership to track cultivation efforts, priorities, deadlines, and reports.
• Conduct prospect research and synthesize prospects into a matrix.

Skills

Grant writing

Project management

Collaborative communication

Interpersonal skills

Zoom meeting facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Drive

Job description

The Fox Advancement Family of Brands has brought innovative solutions to elevate nonprofits nationwide for almost 30 years. Our services include:

• Fox Grants, which provides grant writing solutions, helps non-profits with everything from small foundation grants to large federal grants and everything in between. Our talented team provides in-depth prospect research services that inform and drive our industry-leading win rate and grant management solutions.
• Fox Campaigns offers everything from our unique pre-feasibility study approach to feasibility studies and capital campaign implementation and management for our clients, with an exceptional track record of success.
• And, Fox Fractional, helping nonprofits nationwide fill talent gaps across all roles with our fractional staffing solutions.

As a grants professional with Fox Grants, you will be responsible for being the project lead and facilitating all levels of client engagement. The Grant Consultant will see each grant application through from start to finish while keeping an eye on strategic funder cultivation touchpoints, internal client deadlines, and funder hard deadlines. We provide extensive back-office and administrative support to our consultants so that you can focus on delivering exceptional work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and meet all grant deadlines in accordance with the clients grant calendar.
• Writing and editing compelling applications and coordinating each grant application from start to finish. This includes creating log-in credentials in the grant portal, pulling application questions into a Word/Google document, developing application checklists and timelines, assembling questions for clients that aid in developing grant applications, and compiling grant attachments and other relevant research to support written content.
• Obtaining required supporting documentation and attachments, such as budgets, logic models, work plans, letters of support, and resolutions from local government entities if needed, and completing the required forms in collaboration with the primary contact from the Client.
• Packaging all proposal deliverables for submission, providing support and guidance to the Client during the submission process, and providing multiple drafts for the Client to review and provide feedback.
• Overseeing all tasks related to the strategy and project management aspects of a grants program will create a grants culture with the client.
• Providing expertise pertaining to the requirements of each RFP, setting expectations with the client around the planning and scoping of work before grant submission, and facilitating and scheduling project meetings with subject matter experts within the project's scope.
• Engaging in regular Client check-ins, correspondence via Zoom (or other platform preferred by the client), or phone calls as needed throughout the grant development process, and sending appropriate follow-up documentation after check-ins, identifying action steps.
• Scheduling and facilitating calls or meetings with program officers/staff to confirm alignment with guidelines, inform grant applications, and/or coordinate site visits.
• Providing the clients staff with briefs, talking points, and other materials to prepare staff for donor solicitation visits.
• Maintain an ongoing grants calendar with current and new funding prospects.
• In coordination with the Clients leadership team, manage the Clients grants calendar to track cultivation efforts, donor priorities and alignment, grant deadlines, grant submissions, and report requirements.
• Conduct prospect research using Fox Grants' industry standards and trusted resources. Analyze and cross-reference prospects with the Clients' current grant funders.
• Synthesize prospects into a prospect matrix that includes key funder information.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and training.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in grant writing.
• Experience using Google Drive to manage documents and collaborative communication.
• Strong interpersonal and meeting facilitation skills, including managing Zoom calls.
• Experience working remotely.
• Ability to respond to email and/or communication in a timely manner (within 24 hours).

Being an independent consultant can sometimes feel isolating. Devoting time to finding new clients and growing your business can distract from the work you love. That's where Fox Grant comes in! Here are just a few reasons why being part of our team is so rewarding:

• Flexibility to choose the projects that resonate with you, while having the freedom to take on additional client work outside of Fox.
• We handle lead generation, contracting, and invoicing, allowing you to focus on your expertise and deliver exceptional services.
• Access to top-notch resources for research during your projects.
• Access to a comprehensive template library and a proven process for managing documentation.
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and leadership whenever necessary.