Senior Institutional Giving Grant Writer

CASA; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Sixteen paid holidays

Excellent benefits package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development reimbursement

401(k) retirement match

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

We Are CASA is seeking a Sr. Development Associate of Institutional Giving I to join our Development Department in Maryland. You will manage a portfolio of funders, write proposals, and support budgets, reports, and grant administration.

Responsibilities include prospect research, donor cultivation, grant management in Salesforce, and collaboration with program and finance staff. This role emphasizes stewardship of existing grants and growth through new funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of prior experience fundraising in the non-profit sector, including grant writing, relationship management, and event planning; one year can be replaced with experience in any of the following areas: project management, fundraising and sales, marketing and public relations, or consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree required or comparable experience, advanced degree a plus.
• Valid US Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Draft proposals, letters of intent, and reports to institutional funders.
• Develop budgets for grants and proposals and make necessary adjustments post-grant.
• Coordinate grant reporting periods with accounting and program staff.
• Conduct prospect research and develop plans for soliciting donors/prospects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with institutional funders and internal staff.
• Manage grant paperwork and deadlines through Salesforce.
• Coordinate contract execution and grant compliance for selected portfolio of funders.
• Collaborate on planning of fundraising events and participate in rallies and campaigns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant writing

Donor relations

Project management

Budgeting

Grant reporting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's degree

Comparable experience

Driver's license

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Grant management software

Job description

We Are CASA is seeking a Sr. Development Associate of Institutional Giving I to join our Development Department in Maryland. You will manage a portfolio of funders, write proposals, and support budgets, reports, and grant administration.

Responsibilities include prospect research, donor cultivation, grant management in Salesforce, and collaboration with program and finance staff. This role emphasizes stewardship of existing grants and growth through new funding opportunities.