Grant/Content Writer
Full-TimeColorado Post Date: Nov 07, 2024
There With Care is seeking an experienced Grant/Content Writer to join our team. The Grant/Content Writer is responsible for identifying new grants, writing narrative, filling out applications, completing grant reporting, engaging, and cultivating foundation partners. This person serves as the primary grant writer, manages funder relationships, and cultivates partnerships for corporations and foundations. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, and project management skills. The Grant Writer will oversee the entire grant-making process from planning to execution.
Founded in Colorado in 2005, There With Care’s mission is to provide a wide range of meaningful and fundamental services for families and children during the critical phase of a medical crisis. We serve families referred by hospital social workers and build support around them through a community of individuals, volunteers, services, and businesses, who ease their burden of life’s day-to-day obligations with compassion and care. Our current service locations are Colorado and the Bay Area of California.
The Important Work You’ll Do-
GRANTS (70%)
- Lead grant proposal development and submission—preparing and organizing materials for proposals, and submitting and monitoring grant applications.
- Research new funding and business development opportunities on a local, state, and national level.
- Maintain and build relationships with funders and other strategic partners on a local, state, and national level.
- Draft proposals/LOIs, grant application narratives, and budgets.
- Create stewardship plans or impact reports for funders.
- Submit grant applications via paper or online portals, and maintain list of passwords.
- Meet with funders to explore funding opportunities and fulfill site visit requirements.
- Maintain master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence.
- Maintain library of grant support documents including budgets, contributors, bios, IRS forms, board/staff diversity lists, etc.
- Execute thank you letters and facilitate grant contracts/agreements.
- Ensure acknowledgment of funders/investors via website, e-newsletter, and social media.
- Maintain grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets—taking responsibility for meeting high standards of effectiveness, timeliness, and completeness.
- Track progress toward organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals.
- Create system in SharePoint to organize requests, attachments, and files.
- Write engaging content to improve There With Care’s brand and visibility.
- Publish content on digital platforms and print: newsletters, annual report, fundraising campaigns, stewardship letters and email, social media, and other projects.
- Assist with additional projects as assigned.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to meticulously review and edit documents, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of grant proposals.
- Time Management: Skill to juggle multiple projects and meet strict deadlines without compromising quality.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust writing style and approach based on different funders' requirements and preferences.
- Collaboration: Capacity to work effectively with various stakeholders and departments.
- Research Skills: Proficiency in gathering and synthesizing information from diverse sources to support grant applications.
- Empathy: Ability to understand and convey the needs of the target population and the impact of proposed projects.
- Critical Thinking: Skill to analyze complex information and present logical, compelling arguments in grant proposals.
- Communication: Excellence in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate technical information into accessible language.
- Ethical Conduct: Commitment to maintaining honesty and integrity in all aspects of grant writing and reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree desired
- A strong commitment to the mission of There With Care.
- 3 years of non-profit grant-writing and creative writing experience.
- Proven track record of successful grant applications and funding acquisitions
- Exceptional time management and prioritizing multiple projects.
- Excellent written communication skills (writing, editing, and proofreading skills)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong research and analytical abilities
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Vacation / Sick
- STD/LTD Insurance
- 401(k)
- Work-life Balance / Flexible Schedule according to business needs
- Hybrid position – remote/onsite in either our Boulder or Denver office
There With Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Salary
$58,000 - $67,500 per year
ColoradoGrant/Content Writer – Full-Time
Our Locations – Colorado
There With Care is seeking an experienced Grant/Content Writer to join our team. The Grant/Content Writer is responsible for identifying new grants, writing narrative, filling out applications, completing grant reporting, engaging, and cultivating foundation partners.
Apply NowThere With Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.