Grant Writer Federal&State Non-Profit

Job Description

Grant Writer Federal & State Non-Profit DIRECT HIRE $35-$45-hour Worcester, MA

Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday

The Grant Writer is a key member of the Development team and is responsible for researching, developing, and writing proposals, concept papers, grant solicitations, and other written materials to secure funding for program support and capital projects. The focus is on corporate and private foundations and state and federal grants.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying and developing sources to support existing and planned program activities.
• Acquiring and maintaining knowledge and understanding of the services and using that information to comprehend all projects and programs for which grants will be sought and to recommend seeking grants based on our mission.
• Complies with all grants reporting as required.
• Research and maintain statistics and current data relevant to funding opportunities.
• As needed, serve as primary relationship manager/liaison with foundation and corporate funders.
• Prepare letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, budgets, acknowledgments, and other materials to secure and advance support.
• Responsible for preparing cost projections/budget development and submitting timely and accurate progress reports for grant-funded projects.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Comparable amounts of skill and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in grants research, writing, filing applications (manual and electronic), evaluation, project management, reporting, and public outreach/relations.
• Must have a solid understanding of grant compliance for Federal, State, and local entities.
• Exceptional project management skills (prioritizing, timeline, budget, procedure, reporting, and evaluation) required.
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills with strong grammar, creative writing, proofreading, and word processing skills required.
• Must be able to confidently and successfully manage competing deadlines and prioritize accomplishing tasks.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

To apply please email your resume to vcolon@ultimatestaffing.com