Grants Strategy Lead & Proposal Writer

Indyhumane; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

IndyHumane is seeking a Grants Specialist to manage the full grant lifecycle at 25 hours per week. You will lead grant research, writing, submission, reporting, and compliance, partnering across departments to gather outcomes and financial data for funders.

The role requires strong written communication, data collection, and collaboration with the Chief Development Officer to align strategies with IndyHumane priorities. A bachelor’s degree and nonprofit grant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business, Journalism, or related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of grant writing, grant management, fundraising, or related nonprofit experience required.
• Demonstrated success obtaining grants from foundations, corporations, government agencies, or philanthropic organizations required.
• Experience managing multiple grants and deadlines simultaneously preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and evaluate prospective grant funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other funding organizations.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective institutional funders aligned with organizational priorities.
• Prospect, cultivate, solicit, and steward grant funders in support of IndyHumane programs and initiatives.
• Monitor grant opportunities, deadlines, and funding trends relevant to animal welfare organizations.
• Write, edit, and submit letters of intent, grant proposals, applications, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer to develop grant strategies aligned with organizational funding priorities.
• Ensure grant proposals accurately reflect program needs, organizational priorities, and funding requirements.
• Customize proposals and narratives to align with grantor priorities and funding guidelines.
• Maintain quality control and consistency in all written submissions.
• Manage the grant lifecycle from prospect identification through award closeout.
• Maintain grant calendars, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and submit grant reports, outcomes, and stewardship communications.
• Track grant performance, deliverables, and reporting obligations.
• Maintain accurate records of grant submissions, awards, denials, and reporting activities.
• Ensure grant files and supporting documentation remain organized and accessible.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Research

Nonprofit

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Grant databases/CRM

Budgeting

Online grant portals

Job description

IndyHumane is seeking a Grants Specialist to manage the full grant lifecycle at 25 hours per week. You will lead grant research, writing, submission, reporting, and compliance, partnering across departments to gather outcomes and financial data for funders.

The role requires strong written communication, data collection, and collaboration with the Chief Development Officer to align strategies with IndyHumane priorities. A bachelor’s degree and nonprofit grant experience are preferred.