Grant Writer

Grant Writer

The Grant Writer helps secure, document, and track corporate, association, foundation, and government grants for Food Bank of the Rockies, contributing to the team's annual revenue goals. This position works in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and on a team that manages 100+ grants each year. The Grant Writer works cross-departmentally to ensure alignment and funding of key initiatives for the organization.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to high-quality and on-time grant proposal and report submissions, including writing and document compilation
• Adhere to timelines and grant deadlines across departments
• Prepare, compile, and maintain updated grant proposal and report attachments, information requests, and narratives
• Support the stewardship of foundations, corporations, associations, and government entities
• Communicate grant awards via the necessary channels to ensure internal grant compliance with the programs and finance teams
• Help coordinate social media requirements, recognition, and applicable publicity for grant awards and announcements with the marketing and communications team
• Maintain complete and up-to-date records in Raiser's Edge, including grant documentation, and enter all relevant notes and actions in donor records
• Handle the administration of grant-related activities, record-keeping and management of the Grants Team inbox
• Handle confidential information with discretion and care, ensuring the privacy and respect of employees, volunteers, partners, donors, or others
• Conduct prospect research to identify new grant funding opportunities and prepare donor briefing documents

How the Work Gets Done

• Instills Trust: Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and consistency by following funder guidelines, committing to high quality work products, clear communication, and completing tasks in a timely manner.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with other team members and departments across the organization to compile successful grant applications and reports and to manage grant activities internally.
• Customer-Centric Focus: Communicates with other team members, funders, and other stakeholders in a positive, solution-oriented, and professional manner.
• Ensures Accountability: Follows through on commitments and takes ownership of assigned responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma required;
  Bachelors' Degree in related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least two years of prior experience with grant writing and/or nonprofit communications
• Prior experience and familiarity with Raiser's Edge or donor management software preferred
• Excellent organizational, time management, and follow-through skills
• Ability to communicate persuasively and articulately both verbally and in writing

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Using office equipment such as computer, mouse, keyboard, and printer
• Indoor office environment, temperature-controlled
• Occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a non-exempt, full-time position working approximately 40 hours per week. Work schedules may vary each week and consist of weekdays, and occasional evenings and Saturdays, but primarily stay within the core business hours of Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. A hybrid work schedule is available with the option to work remotely in the Denver Metro area. In-person work is required a minimum of three-four days per week, or more often based on organizational need.

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off: Flexible paid time off, including 10 paid holidays, sick leave, and opportunities for paid volunteer time.
• Robust Retirement Plan: A 401(k)-retirement plan with a 4.5% employer match, plus additional matching based on tenure for a total potential match of up to 8.5%, to support your long-term financial security.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans to support your meet your and your family's needs.
• Medical and Parental Leave: Leave time is offered through the Colorado-funded FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) Program.
• Bilingual Incentive: A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff, recognizing and rewarding your valuable language skills.