Senior Grant Writer

Description

Salary Range: $83,232 - $91,011 per year

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Schedule:
Full-time;
Monday through Friday, any 8-hour shift between 8:00AM - 6:00PM

Homelessness is a public health, social and racial justice issue!
Since 1984, St. Francis House has committed itself to healing the wounds of those impacted by an inequitable society and breaking down the barriers, including systemic racism that prevent all people from living lives of dignity.

Description

Homelessness is a public health, social and racial justice issue!
Since 1984, St. Francis House has committed itself to healing the wounds of those impacted by an inequitable society and breaking down the barriers, including systemic racism that prevent all people from living lives of dignity.
St. Francis House is the State’s largest provider of day services supporting people who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness. Located in the heart of downtown Boston, we compassionately welcome nearly 500 adults through our doors every day who are seeking a safe and dignified refuge and opportunities to rebuild their lives. Our holistic approach allows us to deepen our impact by offering integrated programing that helps our guests achieve stability in the areas of housing, income, and behavioral health.

Joining our team would provide for you a dynamic opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team of providers dedicated to solving this public health crisis.

We offer an extensive Benefits package! Up to 90% of individual insurance premiums paid for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care health insurance & Altus dental insurance, 4 weeks of vacation and 13 holidays recognized per year, employer – paid life & disability insurance, a vested 403b retirement with 5% match, and much more!

The Senior Grant Writer’s primary responsibility is to research, develop and write polished, compelling grant proposals to secure critical funding for SFH and its programs, including Day Shelter, Workforce Development, Behavioral Health, Housing Search & Stabilization, and other critical projects as needed. Additional responsibilities include identifying new funding opportunities, preparing grant budget requests, submitting timely reports, and collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure that all grant narratives and supporting materials are accurate and reflective of SFH impact.

• Researches, develops, writes and submits proposals, program budgets, letters, reports and other materials as necessary for grant submissions.
• Develops and fosters positive ongoing relationships with private and corporate giving officers, program managers, and trustees to build and enhance the partnership between St. Francis House and its granting institutions.
• Assists with writing and submitting proposals for local, state, and federal contracts as assigned.
• Ensures that all grant submissions, reports and other funder communications are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner with a clear sensitivity to deadlines.
• Maintains an understanding of organizational funding gaps and aligns proposals and funding strategies with SFH priorities.
• Researches and identifies prospective funding opportunities that align with SFH programs and priorities.
• Collaborates efficiently and effectively with the other SFH Sr. Grant Writer to ensure that all proposals and reports are submitted on a timely basis. Each Sr. Grant Writer manages their own portfolio of funders and is responsible for meeting all associated deadlines and requirements.
• Tracks and documents deadlines, opportunities, and funder communications in donor database.
• Collaborates effectively with other staff, especially within Finance, Programs, Evaluation, and HR teams to ensure accurate…