Grants Writer

• Display a passion for the organization’s values and mission.
• Research and identify new and renewal grant opportunities.
• Write compelling, clear, and well-structured grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure proposals clearly align with funder priorities and program goals.
• Submit, steward, and manage publicly and privately funded grants.
• Produce superior multimillion-dollar grant proposals and renewals.
• Work with the finance department and others in developing complex budgets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information for grant proposals and reports.
• Assist the development department in meeting its fundraising goals to increase private funding and sponsorships.
• Furnish prospective funders with supporting documents.
• Maintain a grants calendar to track deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit timely grant reports, renewals, and other documentation as required by funders.
• Track and manage the grant process, awards, and denials in a centralized database.
• Utilize the grants management system.
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and current and prospective funders through timely communication and updates.
• Understand grants in the context of the business operations of the organization.
• Assist in telling the organization’s story and outcomes.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of the organization’s history and programs.
• Stay up-to-date on best practices and trends to ensure the agency’s success.

• Complies with all applicable training requirements.
• Complies with all company safety, personnel, and operational policies and procedures.
• Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the St. Vincent de Paul CARES’ mission.

• Health Insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• 120 hours of PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment.
• 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire.
• 403(b) with employer match up to 3%.

• Able to speak, write, and understand English.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
• Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity among clients, staff, and volunteers, and be able to work with diverse racial, ethnic, and economic groups.
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines, and multitask.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possesses a strong work ethic.
• Successfully pass the Law Enforcement background screening.
• Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Participates in the Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/Reaccreditation process.
• Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion.
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally.
• A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance.
• Evidence of deep alignment with the mission and values of St. Vincent de Paul CARES.
• Strong written communication skills: ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
• Strong editing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of government information sources.
• Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.
• Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for government donors' prospect research.
• Strong contributor in team environments.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word & Access).
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Proficient with fax machine, copier, and scanner.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think independently and use good judgment.
• Ability to multitask and think quickly.
• Must have an “all hands on deck” attitude.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Ability to take direction and receive constructive criticism.

• 2+ years of professional grant writing or fundraising experience (nonprofit experience a plus).
• Proven success in securing grants from foundations, corporations, and/or government entities.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Willingness to learn specifics of writing Federal, State, City, and private foundation grants in a complex environment.
• Experience in non-profit direct services and/or program coordination is highly desirable.

SVdP CARES is a non-profit organization committed to ending homelessness: making it rare, brief, and one-time. With “Housing First” principles at the core, all SVdP CARES programs are built on the belief that everyone has the right to live in dignified and affordable housing with a healthy disregard for all community-perceived barriers to housing including employment history, criminal/credit background, mental health, addiction, or religious practices. SVdP CARES works to rapidly house those experiencing homelessness within 30 days and concurrently connect them to resources and stabilization support services to assist their needs. SVdP CARES serves 19 counties across 7,678+ square miles of Florida including Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, Desoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, and Sumter counties. Everyone is welcome through our doors, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.