Grants Writer & Prospect Lead — Animal Welfare

IndyHumane; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

IndyHumane in Indianapolis seeks a part-time Grants Specialist (25 hours/week) to manage the full grant lifecycle, from prospect research to reporting, helping secure institutional funding for our programs.

You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Leadership to collect outcomes, budgets, and stories, ensuring proposals align with funder priorities and compliance requirements. Strong writing, research, and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, nonprofit management, public administration, business, journalism or related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of grant writing 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

Research

Project management

Written communication

Editing

Collaboration

Time management

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business, Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Grant databases

Budgeting tools

Online grant portals

Job description

IndyHumane in Indianapolis seeks a part-time Grants Specialist (25 hours/week) to manage the full grant lifecycle, from prospect research to reporting, helping secure institutional funding for our programs.

You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Leadership to collect outcomes, budgets, and stories, ensuring proposals align with funder priorities and compliance requirements. Strong writing, research, and project management skills are essential.