Proposal / Grant Writer

Flippa.com; Bloomington (IN); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming education worldwide as a Proposal/Grant Writer. In this engaging role, you will research and draft compelling proposals that secure funding to support educational initiatives. Collaborating with a talented team, you will leverage your strong communication and organizational skills to navigate the proposal process successfully. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while maintaining high standards of professionalism. If you are passionate about education and have a proven track record in proposal writing, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the K-12 sector.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Discounts

Competitive Bonus Structures

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employer-paid Short-Term Disability

Compliance with FMLA

Generous Personal Time Off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in proposal writing, especially in K-12 education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research and draft proposals for funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure proposal success.
• Maintain timelines and action steps for proposal submissions.

Skills

Proposal Writing

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or English

Tools

Word Processing Software

Job description

About Us:

Solution Tree delivers comprehensive professional development to schools and districts around the world. We empower K–12 educators to raise student achievement through a wide range of services and products including educator conferences, customized district solutions for long-term professional development, books, videos, and online courses. Our headquarters is located in beautiful downtown Bloomington, Indiana, home of Indiana University and some of the best cultural, educational, and natural resources in the area. When you join Solution Tree, you join a highly regarded team that is dedicated to providing quality and excellence in professional development. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, our team is united under one goal – to transform education worldwide to ensure learning for all. If you have the passion and skill to help further Solution Tree’s mission, we want to hear from you.

Employees Enjoy:

• Innovative, team-oriented environment
• Working with leading voices and rising stars in staff development
• A compensation package that includes competitive pay and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401k, paid time off, and more.
• Doing work that matters

Position summary:

The Proposal/Grant Writer is responsible for researching, drafting, and submitting proposals that successfully bring Solution Tree contracted work which supports the company’s vision of transforming education worldwide to ensure learning for all. He/she has strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail. He/she creates and maintains timelines and action steps to complete and submit proposals within their established guidelines. He/she is self-motivated and works successfully independently, but also works collaboratively with team members. The best candidate will have previous experience and success in proposal writing, particularly in the K–12 education arena.

Summary of essential job functions and duties

• Research and identify ideal funding opportunities that Solution Tree can apply, specifically for federal or state RFPs
• Ability to quickly learn Solution Tree products and services
• Excellent proposal writing skills; including editing and revision skills
• Understanding of the “request for proposal” process
• Identify and secure additional funding sources and opportunities (e.g., partnerships with foundations, grants)
• Understanding of the development process with foundations
• Clear communication with both internal and external customers
• Collaboration with other department personnel as necessary
• Creation and maintenance of action steps, status reports, and timelines
• Troubleshooting and resolution of issues that arise with respect to deliverables and deadlines
• Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and common language/descriptions used
• Maintain data on all submissions and partnership requests (successful or otherwise) to provide internal reports, as necessary

Ideal Experience/Qualifications: This is a full-time position, may be virtual, with occasional travel required.

• A Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Solid working knowledge of word processing software
• Excellent organizational skills, as well as a strong attention to detail
• Proven track record of winning RFPs
• Demonstrated ability to meet revenue targets

Abilities required:

Light lifting may be required on occasion.

Travel:

Some travel required to quarterly department meetings, annual employee retreat, and occasional events/meetings.

Position Type:

This is a full-time position, may be virtual, with occasional travel required. Days and hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Remote Work Environment and Personal Obligation Management

As a remote-first company, we are committed to providing our team members with the flexibility to work from anywhere. However, to maintain our standards of excellence and ensure uninterrupted productivity, we have specific expectations regarding the remote work environment.

Dedicated Workspace: Employees are expected to establish a dedicated, quiet workspace that is free of distractions. This environment should be conducive to professional activities and mirror the focus and privacy one would expect in an in-office setting.

Personal Obligations: While we recognize the challenges of balancing professional responsibilities with personal obligations, including childcare, we rely on our team members to manage these aspects effectively during work hours. It is essential that personal obligations do not impede work commitments. Employees are responsible for arranging appropriate care or support to ensure they can dedicate their full attention to their work tasks without interruption.

We believe these practices are key to fostering a productive and respectful remote working culture, where every team member can contribute their best work. We evaluate candidates based on a holistic view of their qualifications, including but not limited to their skills, experience, and education. Our goal is to offer a competitive compensation package that reflects the value we believe each employee brings to our team. The final salary for the position will be determined after a thorough evaluation of the successful candidate's relevant qualifications in relation to our compensation structure, which is designed to reward contributions and performance.

Our Company's Rooted Commitment to Attractive Benefits

• Employee Discounts
• Paid Vacation and Holidays (including generous personal time to celebrate holidays not listed on the company calendar)
• Competitive Bonus Structures
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer match
• Health Insurance Plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts (ie. childcare and many more)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Basic Life Insurance.
• Compliance with FMLA and state-specific leave laws for necessary time off

Request for Reasonable Accommodation:

If you need a reasonable accommodation to fulfill an application due to a recognized disability under applicable law, kindly email [e-mail]. Please be aware that this email is intended solely for responding to specific requests for assistance related to completing the application as an accommodation for a disability. Other inquiries will not be addressed.

Disclaimers:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Solution Tree is an Affirmative Action - Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.