Senior Grant Writer

Equitable Hiring Group; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 80.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Zusammenfassung

Institute for Nonprofit Practice (INP) is seeking a Senior Grant Writer to lead strategic grant proposals, LOIs, donor reports, and scenarios. You will own the narrative quality, align with funder priorities, and collaborate with senior leaders to position INP for significant funding opportunities.

Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, you’ll be part of a seven-person development team, working remotely with occasional travel, and focusing on advancing diversity, equity, inclusion,

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of professional experience in institutional fundraising proposals.
• Exceptional writing and self-editing skills within a collaborative editorial process.
• Experience using Salesforce to log outreach, manage pipeline data and track milestones.
• Able to leverage AI tools to streamline communications and operations.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Aufgaben

• Write and submit ~30 proposals/LOIs and 30 reports annually with INP voice and priorities.
• Own the grant lifecycle from initiation to final delivery and ensure calendar adherence.
• Collaborate with program, finance, and leadership to source data and narratives.
• Guide prospect research to identify up to $1M in new funding opportunities yearly.

Kenntnisse

Grant writing

Editorial process

Deadline management

Collaborative work

Adaptability

Tools

Salesforce

Jobbeschreibung

About the Institute for Nonprofit Practice

The Institute for Nonprofit Practice (INP) works to ensure that the nation’s nonprofit, public sector, and social impact leaders have the skills, knowledge, networks, and confidence to boldly advance their organizations and missions and build a more equitable future for all. INP serves social impact leaders who are driving solutions to some of the most pressing issues of our time. Nonprofits constitute the third-largest sector of the U.S. workforce – nearly 1 in 10 workers – yet the sector continues to face a chronic deficit of investment in the people who power it. The types of peer-to-peer learning and exchanges that INP offers are needed more than ever as the sector wrestles with a set of challenges that have mounted over the past few years – including workforce shortages, high burnout and turnover rates, and a rising demand for services – that can significantly undermine organizational effectiveness. With an 19-year track record of delivering programs that measurably increase leaders’ key leadership skills, confidence, and networks, INP is committed to meeting this moment by continuing to empower social impact leaders to adapt and thrive amidst these obstacles.

About the Role - Senior Grant Writer

As the Senior Grant Writer, you serve as the primary author and strategist for all grant proposals, letters of intent, prospective funding scenarios, and donor reports. You hold end-to-end accountability for the narrative quality, accuracy, strategic positioning, and timeliness of every institutional submission. Deeply attuned to funder priorities and the nuances of institutional philanthropy, you translate INP’s mission, community impact, and strategic vision into compelling, persuasive narratives that resonate with foundation and corporate partners. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, you are an integral member of a collaborative seven-person development team.

Your responsibilities will include

• Write and submit approximately 30 proposals/LOIs and 30 reports annually (averaging just over one submission per week), crafting compelling narratives that reflect INP’s voice, mission, and strategic priorities.
• Own the grant lifecycle from initiation to final delivery, tracking deadlines, maintaining the master institutional giving calendar, and ensuring strict adherence to foundation guidelines.
• Partner with program, finance, and executive leadership to source financial data, program metrics, and impact narratives needed for robust proposals and donor reporting.
• Guide prospect research strategy and landscape analysis to identify and qualify up to $1M in new funding opportunities annually, partnering with Development Coordinators to execute detailed research and build out prospect profiles.

What You’ll Need

• 7+ years of relevant professional experience, with a proven track record of writing successful institutional fundraising proposals.
• Exceptional writing and self-editing skills, coupled with an appreciation for a collaborative, team-based editorial process.
• Experience using Salesforce or a comparable CRM to log outreach, manage pipeline data, and track conversion milestones.
• Comfort leveraging modern workplace tools and AI applications to streamline communications and day-to-day operations.
• Ability to work gracefully under pressure, manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions while executing independently to achieve organizational fundraising goals.
• An authentic commitment to INP’s mission and a dedication to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Who You Are

An Effective Writer

You write well and take pride in your ability to do so, especially when given the opportunity to communicate an idea, topic, or vision that you are passionate about.

Resourceful and Adaptable

You’re nimble and flexible. You possess a positive attitude and identify creative solutions to obstacles. You can juggle many important responsibilities at once and you’re rigorous about prioritizing.

Self-motivated

You take the initiative, identifying problems and opportunities across your portfolio, developing recommendations, and taking action on those recommendations.

A Humble Teammate

Nothing is beneath or above you. You are quick to always lend a hand or two! You are able to earn influence without authority and naturally seek to support small projects or large strategic goals.

An Abundant Thinker

You operate from the belief that the right coalition of partners can unlock transformative possibilities. You approach relationship building with relentless curiosity and genuine enthusiasm.

Impact-Driven

You are motivated by social justice and energized by the opportunity to strengthen, connect, and elevate social sector leaders nationwide.

Compensation, Benefits, and Location

INP provides a competitive salary that is benchmarked annually against Boston-area nonprofits. The hiring range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 annually. The final salary within this range will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and relevant experience. New staff are rarely brought in at the top of the range to ensure internal equity and to leave room for salary growth during an employee’s tenure at the Institute for Nonprofit Practice.

Benefits Package

• Employer-covered health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for all team members
• Eleven paid holidays and winter and summer breaks for collective rest and restoration.
• 401(k) with a 3% employer match of employee contributions.

This is a full-time, fully-remote position. Limited travel is expected; 2-4 times per year.