Grants Writer

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

403B Plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory in Houston seeks a Grants Specialist who researches private and corporate foundation opportunities and coordinates the grant development process to secure funds.

You will assist in proposal development, manage submission materials, and maintain donor reporting while ensuring contract documents are accurate. A bachelor’s degree and 3 years grant writing experience or equivalent are required; some travel and deadlines may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, human services, social services, or related field.
• At least three years of grant writing experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify foundation opportunities and evaluate suitability for the organization.
• Assist in developing grant proposals and managing the grant process.
• Prepare grant material packages and ensure accuracy of contract documents.
• Coordinate donor reporting and maintain grants management database.

Skills

Grant writing

Foundation research

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Houston, TX

Position Type: Full-Time

About this opportunity:

Researches and identifies private and corporate foundation opportunities and evaluates appropriateness for organization; assists in developing grant proposals and assists in managing the grant development process to develop funds that will sustain and expand the program and administrative needs; assembles all pertinent grant material packages for final submission; ensures overall accuracy and quality of all grant contract documents leaving the organization; develops and maintains thorough knowledge of The Salvation Army contracts with donors; works with the Grants Manager to coordinate the completion and submission of required follow-up reports, and updates and maintains the grants management database.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grants Funding Research Responsibilities (40%)
• Grants Writing Responsibilities (40%)
• Grants Reporting Responsibilities (20%)

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, communications, human services, social services, or an appropriate field, AND
• Three years related work experience in successful grant writing or applicable field, OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• 403B Plan

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints. Ability to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conduct all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism. Ability to travel to various locations in order to participate in meetings at Corps/Social Service Centers, community meetings, conferences, etc. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like, but not limited to the office environment.

Why Work for Us:

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled