Impact-Driven Grant Writer

Easterseals Midwest; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Midwest is seeking a Grant Writer to advance our fundraising mission by identifying funding opportunities, researching prospects, and producing compelling grant proposals and reports.

You will collaborate with the Development team to secure funding, manage grants, and communicate organizational impact. This role requires strong writing, research, and project management skills, plus willingness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, social work, journalism or a related field.
• 2+ years of grant research, writing, and submission experience; nonprofit development and project management.
• Experience with donor management or fundraising software preferred; knowledge of KS/MO philanthropic landscape helpful.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prospect research and evaluate foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop proposals and reports.
• Develop and submit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and donor communications.
• Maintain grant records, calendars, and compliance for grants portfolio.
• Identify upcoming funding opportunities and provide funding strategy recommendations.
• Prepare stewardship communications and funder updates.

Skills

Grant research

Grant writing

Project management

Communication

Fundraising strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Donor management software

Grant management software

Job description

Easterseals Midwest is seeking a Grant Writer to advance our fundraising mission by identifying funding opportunities, researching prospects, and producing compelling grant proposals and reports.

You will collaborate with the Development team to secure funding, manage grants, and communicate organizational impact. This role requires strong writing, research, and project management skills, plus willingness to travel regionally.