Senior Grants Writer

If you are passionate about transforming communities with a mission-driven organization, then we have the opportunity for you!

Reporting to the Director for Business Development the Senior Grants Writer is a senior individual contributor responsible for translating high-level program concepts into compelling, well-designed, fundable initiatives and competitive proposals for public and private funders. The Senior Grants Writer serves as a strategic partner to program teams from the earliest stages of concept development through submission. This role combines program design expertise, grant strategy and writing, needs assessment, outcomes development, and sophisticated proposal writing.

The job requires well-developed written and verbal communications skills to exchange technical and complex information as well as best in class organization and strategic thinking. Work results impact the accuracy, reliability and acceptability of data used in the organization's grant seeking efforts. Work involves managing multiple priorities, making connections for efficiencies, planning and organizing to meet established deadlines. The position will support a diverse portfolio of government, foundation, corporate, and other public and private funding opportunities.

Global Refuge, formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), is a nonprofit serving newcomers seeking safety, support, and a share in the American dream. Since 1939, we have welcomed those seeking refuge, upholding a legacy of compassion and grace for people in crisis. We walk alongside individuals, families, and children as they begin their new lives in the United States through our work in refugee resettlement, care for unaccompanied children, and economic empowerment and employment.

Our work also extends to Guatemala and Mexico, where we help young people with skills training and community reintegration. To date, we have served over 800,000 people from around the globe. Our comprehensive services leverage our extensive organizational expertise as well as government, community, and faith partnerships.

Attracting and retaining the best talent is vital to our continued growth and we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package including:

• medical, dental, vision available the first day of employment
• generous paid time off including 20 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave, 12 paid holidays
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave and up to 12 weeks of fully paid FMLA leave
• company 403(b) contribution of 3%, an additional 7% match which vests immediately

At Global Refuge, welcoming newcomers isn't just our duty—it's an inherent part of our identity, rooted in our Lutheran heritage and inspired values and serving as a testament to our unwavering commitment to those in search of refuge. Please join us as we make a difference in the lives of newcomers.

• Write first and second drafts of grant proposals and reports such as project descriptions, budget narratives, and organizational profiles.
• Edit private and public funding proposals and reports.
• Draft letters of commitment, letters of support, letters of intent, and memorandums of understanding as needed.
• Participate in the kickoff process with program stakeholders, identify gaps and opportunities, and understand the intended impact and target population.
• Participate in proposal and report development check in calls.
• Independently develop the core architecture of a strong funding proposal from a brief description of an emerging program idea; this includes developing the statement of need, program model, goals and objectives, outcomes, outputs, logic model, evaluation approach, implementation strategy, and other core proposal components.
• Produce strong first drafts for review and refinement by program leadership, ensuring that proposals are both responsive to funder requirements and grounded in sound program design.
• Produce strong first drafts of reports based on input from programs of outcomes from the grant.
• Incorporate edits into subsequent drafts with accuracy and understanding of the feedback from the program team.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field with 7 years of experience with grant writing, and proposal development; specifically for new programs and including contributions to program design (from concept to implementation).
• Demonstrated success developing competitive proposals for government and/or private funders.
• Strong understanding of program…