Impactful Grants & Proposals Specialist

United Way Worldwide; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way of South Hampton Roads seeks a Grant Specialist to drive the full lifecycle of our grant portfolio, from research through reporting. You’ll collaborate across departments to identify funding opportunities and craft compelling proposals aligned with community priorities.

Responsibilities include prospect research, proposal development, grant management, and timely compliance. A strong writer and project manager will help build relationships and steward funders to maximize impact in our

Responsibilities

• Grant Prospecting & Research: Research and monitor foundation, corporate, government, and other funding opportunities aligned with UWSHR priorities and programs.
• Grant Writing & Proposal Development: Coordinate grant applications from planning through submission, managing requirements, timelines, contributors, approvals, and grant portals.
• Draft and edit compelling proposals, letters of inquiry, narratives.

Job description

United Way of South Hampton Roads seeks a Grant Specialist to drive the full lifecycle of our grant portfolio, from research through reporting. You’ll collaborate across departments to identify funding opportunities and craft compelling proposals aligned with community priorities.

Responsibilities include prospect research, proposal development, grant management, and timely compliance. A strong writer and project manager will help build relationships and steward funders to maximize impact in our