Grant Writer

About Nomi Network: Nomi Network’s mission is to end human trafficking by creating pathways to safe employment and empowering women and girls to break cycles of slavery in their families and communities. Our vision is a world where every woman can know her full potential.

Position Description

The Grant Writer is a part of Nomi Network’s Development team and reports to the Director of Development & Marketing, with secondary oversight and support provided by the Senior Manager of Global Operations. The Grant Writer is responsible for writing and submitting grant proposals and coordinating the full lifecycle of grants, from application to post award reporting and compliance. This role requires a strong understanding of grant funding mechanisms, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, strong organizing and project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Location: Remote

Reports to: Director of Development & Marketing

Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Salary: $67,000-$72,000

Schedule: Full time

Travel: Employee is expected to travel approximately two times per year

Responsibilities

Grant Management & Administration:

• Document all grant activities, proposals, and funder information in organization’s shared folder

• Work closely with data and research manager to document submitted grants and outcome of grant application in Salesforce

• Provide monthly reports to frontline fundraisers and leadership on the status of proposals

• Monitor and project manage each grant from start to submission

• Administer reporting format processes and provide technical assistance to all appropriate staff to complete reports

Proposal Development & Writing:

• Write, review, and edit grant proposals and reports

• Manage the grants calendar to ensure compliance with grant cycle deadlines

• Work in consultation with program leaders to draft budgets that meet specific RFP (Request for Proposal) requirements

• Collaborate with program staff on implementation possibilities that align with the grant opportunity

• Craft award letters or letters of agreement as needed

• Project manage internal stakeholders and frontline fundraisers for any proposal or report to include international staff

Research & Outreach:

• Research prospective national and international grant opportunities, including corporate and other foundations

• Work with the frontline fundraisers and leadership to maintain positive relationships with funders, keeping a pulse on changes in funder interests or grant cycle processes

Communication & Support:

• Assist with the strategy of grant-related decisions including managing internal meetings to identify and discuss new leads

• Collaborate with MEL on outcomes, KPIs, and other evaluation for grants

Internal Collaboration:

• Implement best practices and processes for a highly efficient and successful grants program

• Manage grant-related workflows and coordination with all internal stakeholders

• Develop a deep familiarity with Nomi Network programs, working closely with MEL team and Communications to gather data and impact stories to prepare compelling narratives for proposals and reports

Competencies

• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

• Problem solving: Resolving or addressing issues before they need to be escalated; able to solve problems by analyzing situations and applying critical thinking. Defining issues, problems and opportunities, generating different courses of action, evaluating the constraints and risks, and selecting the viable option to address the identified problems and/or opportunities.

• Initiating action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

• Achieving results: Demonstrates drive and determination to achieve both results and success; can be counted upon to successfully exceed goals; regularly pushes self and others for results; bottom-line oriented; persisting, despite obstacles and opposition.

• Managing conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.

• Attention to Detail: Thoroughly accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitoring and checking work or information for accuracy.

• Planning and organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

• Contributing to team success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, Data Science, or a related field. May also have equivalent work experience.

• 5 years of experience writing grants and managing a grants program

• Proven success rate in writing grants

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in MS Excel

• Knowledge of prospecting and conducting research on institutions, corporate foundations, and foundations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using a project management tool such as Monday.com, Trello or similar systems

• Experience writing grants for both domestic and international programs

• Demonstrated interest in and comfort with using AI tools to support grant management tasks (e.g., prospect research, data analysis, or report drafting)

Physical Requirements

• The position functions in a remote office environment that requires the ability to successfully interface with a computer

• Sitting, standing, walking, and occasionally climbing stairs are typical activities in this role

• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) and hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds) are required

• Clarity of vision (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print) is required

• The ability to lift objects up to 25 lbs is required

We strongly encourage survivors of human trafficking, individuals with lived experience, and those from diverse backgrounds to apply. This position is ideal for someone eager to develop their expertise and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.