Senior Grant Writer

INP is hiring a Senior Grant Writer! This role is ideal for someone who loves translating mission into compelling proposals and helping secure the resources that power leadership development across the country.

980 Washington Street, Suite 115, Dedham, MA, 02026, United States

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 / Year

FT Exempt

7 Years

Name:
Lisa Caissie
Email: lcaissie@nonprofitpractice.org

The Institute for Nonprofit Practice (INP) works to ensure that the nation's nonprofit, public sector, and social impact leaders have the skills, knowledge, networks, and confidence to effectively lead, advance justice, and build a more equitable future for all. INP offers a suite of resources and programming, including management and leadership development, community convenings, network building, and robust alumni programming, all designed to build upon the knowledge, financial, and social capital of leaders at all career stages.

An intentional and wide-reaching focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is core to INP's mission and part of every aspect of the organization's work. Our staff, faculty, and participants are highly diverse across identity.

Behind INP's award-winning programming to develop leaders and advance their organizational missions is an organizational culture that is thoughtful and attentive to its staff and faculty. A strong sense of community and values are key aspects of what makes working at INP unique.

For more information on the Institute for Nonprofit Practice, visit www.nonprofitpractice.org.

The Institute for Nonprofit Practice's Senior Grant Writer is the primary writer for all proposals, letters of intent, prospective funding scenarios, and donor reports. This role demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, a high level of organization, the ability to multitask, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The Senior Grant Writer understands the needs of grant-making organizations and presents the mission, values, capabilities, and brand of INP accordingly.

They are ultimately responsible for the overall quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all grant proposals and report submissions. INP currently has 30 institutional donors comprising local and national foundations and corporations with most gifts ranging from $100,000 - $2 million+, totalling $7 million+ in annual giving.

Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, the Senior Grant Writer is a key member of the development team.

• Writes approximately 30 proposals/LOIs and 30 reports per year, averaging just over 1 submission per week.
• Oversees design, execution and analysis of prospect research for up to $1M of replacement and/or growth funds annually.
• Prepares, submits, and tracks proposals and reports in accordance with each foundation's guidelines.
• Maintains sound knowledge of INP's mission, programs, target population, and strategic vision for continuously improving proposals and written communications.
• Serves as end-to-end project manager for all grant proposals and reports, driving each submission from initiation through final delivery.
• Leads cross-functional coordination with program, finance, and leadership teams to source the data, impact narratives, and supporting documentation required for proposals and funder reports.
• Develops and embodies the voice of INP ensuring that all proposals and donor reports reflect the values and culture of the organization.
• Conducts follow-up communications with funders to provide additional materials as required or necessary.
• Tracks and makes visible INP's commitment to funders.

• Maintains a high level of…