Grant Writer

The Grant Writer serves as the primary grant professional for Homesteads for Hope and is responsible for researching, writing, submitting, and managing grant proposals, reports, and foundation communications that support the organization's mission and strategic priorities.

This position plays a critical role in securing institutional funding from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and community funding partners. Working closely with the Development Director, leadership team, and program staff, the Grant Writer gathers information, communicates impact, and develops compelling funding requests that advance organizational growth and sustainability.

Success in this role is measured through timely and high-quality grant submissions, growth in institutional funding, strong funder relationships, accurate reporting, and effective management of the organization's grants pipeline.

• Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and community funding sources.
• Maintain an active pipeline of prospective funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Monitor funding trends and identify opportunities that support programs, operations, capital projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain systems for tracking grant opportunities, deadlines, and submission requirements.
• Write, prepare, and submit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, applications, and supporting materials.
• Collaborate with program staff, leadership, and finance personnel to gather information necessary for grant submissions.
• Translate program outcomes, participant impact, and organizational priorities into compelling funding requests.
• Customize proposals to align with funder priorities, guidelines, and requirements.
• Ensure all submissions are accurate, complete, and submitted by required deadlines.
• Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar including submissions, reporting deadlines, stewardship activities, and renewal opportunities.
• Prepare and submit interim, annual, and final grant reports as required.
• Track grant awards, restrictions, reporting obligations, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate the collection of program outcomes, impact data, stories, and supporting documentation needed for reporting.
• Maintain organized grant files and records.

• Support stewardship and relationship-building activities with foundation representatives and institutional funders.
• Coordinate funder communications, site visits, tours, and meetings.
• Assist in preparing materials for funder presentations and cultivation opportunities.
• Maintain records of funder interactions and stewardship activities.

• Work collaboratively with program and leadership staff to collect and organize outcome data, stories, and impact metrics.
• Assist in developing systems that support accurate and efficient collection of program outcomes.
• Help communicate organizational impact through clear, compelling narratives and reporting.
• Participate in Development Department planning and strategy discussions.
• Provide grant-related updates, reports, and funding forecasts.
• Support long-term institutional funding strategies and development goals.
• Assist with special projects related to foundation and grant funding as assigned.

• Attend occasional organizational events, programs, funder meetings, and site visits to maintain familiarity with the mission and impact of Homesteads for Hope.
• Participate in department meetings and planning activities as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

• This position does not supervise staff.

• Associate degree required;
  Bachelor's degree preferred in communications, English, nonprofit management, business, public administration, social sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of grant writing, proposal development, nonprofit fundraising, communications, or related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience writing persuasive, well-organized proposals, reports, or funding requests.
• Experience securing foundation, corporate, or…