Grant Writer

Full-Time Grants Writer                                                              Salary Range: $57,000 – $62,000
About Pawsperity:
Since 2016, Pawsperity has been helping uplift families from generational poverty through job training in the art of dog grooming. Pawsperity serves some of the community’s most vulnerable members, including individuals often coming from backgrounds of domestic violence, addiction, incarceration, and homelessness.

About the Position:
The Grant Writer is an integral member of Pawsperity’s Development and Communications team. Along with the Grants Manager and contract grant writers, the position is a key contributor to achieving the organization’s $1.4 million annual grant goal.
The Grant Writer is responsible for building and managing a personal portfolio of foundation and government funders, including grant writing, and reporting, prospect research and cultivation, and funder relationship management. The position serves as the voice of Pawsperity to foundations and other funders. Reports to Grants Manager.

Essential Responsibilities include:
Grant Writing and Reporting

• Develop and draft compelling and dynamic grant proposals, including budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with staff to gather necessary information for proposal writing and development
• Develop progress and final reports to institutional funders and work with budget staff in preparing program budgets and monitoring grant-related expenditures.

• Support the project management of proposal and report submissions, including:Develop timelines for proposals and reports.
• Manage the multiple components that are required for a final submission.
• Ensure all submissions are high quality and accurate.
• Coordinate and maintain funder documentation requirements, including completing administrative paperwork for government, corporate and foundation grants.
• Review grant agreements and monitor and update grants calendar.
• Outline and track grant deliverables. 

• Conduct comprehensive prospecting research on foundations, corporate, and government funders.
• Maintain accurate prospect information in grants management systems, including funder interest areas, proposal deadlines, and relevant contact information.

• Initiate contacts and develop relationships with foundation program officers and other key stakeholders. Determine funder interests and fit with Pawsperity’s mission.
• Cultivate and maintain funder relationships to ensure funder retention through regular phone, email and/or in-person contact
• Serve as the voice and face of Pawsperity to foundations through school tours and events; setting a strong example of professionalism, work completion and quality, and commitment to organizational goals and ethics.

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field with extensive writing background.
• At least 2 years grant writing experience.
• Proven experience with research, grants management, reporting, and funder relationships.
• Experience with Federal grants a plus but not required.

• Generous Health Savings Account ($3,600)
• Health Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan