Grants Writer

The company name is: The Salvation Army International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Grants Manager to research funding opportunities, develop grant proposals, and manage the grant process. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience. The organization values commitment to its Christian mission and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

403B Plan

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant work experience in successful grant writing or a related field.
• Ability to work under deadlines and time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Researches and identifies foundation opportunities for grants.
• Develops and manages grant proposals.
• Coordinates completion and submission of follow-up reports.

Skills

Communication

Grant Writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, communications, human services, social services

Job description

Researches and identifies private and corporate foundation opportunities and evaluates their suitability for the organization. Assists in developing grant proposals and manages the grant development process to secure funds that sustain and expand programs and administrative needs. Assembles all pertinent grant material packages for final submission, ensuring accuracy and quality of all grant contract documents leaving the organization. Develops and maintains thorough knowledge of The Salvation Army's contracts with donors. Collaborates with the Grants Manager to coordinate the completion and submission of required follow-up reports and updates the grants management database.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Grants Funding Research Responsibilities (40%)
2. Grants Writing Responsibilities (40%)
3. 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 a related field, AND
• Three years of relevant work experience in successful grant writing or a related field, OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience providing the necessary 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.
• Effective reading, writing, and communication skills in English.
• Ability to work under deadlines and time constraints.
• Conduct duties in accordance with the organization's Christian principles, maintaining professionalism.
• Ability to travel for meetings, conferences, and community events.
• Work is primarily seated, with occasional standing or walking.
• Limited physical effort involved in walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) for 5-10% of work time.

Work Environment:

Typically performed in a normal office setting with minimal physical discomforts related to weather, noise, dust, or dirt.

Why Work for Us:

The Salvation Army offers diverse career opportunities motivated by our mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs without discrimination. We aim to do the “Most Good” by providing meaningful work, training, mentoring, and competitive benefits. Our employees are integral to an organization dedicated to Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information:

All employees acknowledge The Salvation Army's religious mission and agree to uphold its Christian principles.

To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Complete the application fully, answer questions honestly, and upload your resume when available. Accommodation requests should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

Thank you for your interest in employment with The Salvation Army.

About the company

The Salvation Army is an international evangelical movement of the Christian church, motivated by God's love, based on the Bible, and dedicated to preaching the gospel and meeting human needs without discrimination.