Grant Writer

Grant Writer

Supervisor:
Senior Manager of Development

Part-time 15-20 hours per week

Pay Range: $30-36 per hour

This is a hybrid role that requires a minimum of one onsite day a week.

Application process:

All applicants are required to submit both a cover letter and resume to be considered. If selected during the interview process, writing samples will be requested.

We are looking for a Grant Writer to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team! This part-time position is a key player in our Development Department. The Grant Writer supports our mission through ownership of the grant funding lifecycle: this includes prospecting, proposal development, foundation communications, post-award stewardship, and reporting.

• Research and identify grant opportunities that align with The Mount’s mission.
• Collaborate with the Development team and other departments to strategically plan how to approach prospects and opportunities.
• Draft, edit, and finalize grant proposals by working collaboratively across team to gather narratives, budgets, and supporting materials necessary for each proposal.
• Ensure all submissions meet funder guidelines, deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Manage post-award grant activities, including tracking reporting requirements, maintaining funder correspondence, and preparing progress and final reports.
• Work closely with the Manager of Individual Giving who oversees corporate and business sponsor ships.
• Maintain an organized calendar of grant deadlines and reporting requirements.

• Minimum of three years’ experience of grant writing with demonstrated success securing funding.
• Experience managing full grant lifecycle from prospect research through post-award compliance.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong research and analytical abilities, including experience using online grant databases.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite and complex databases; comfort learning new technologies.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.