Strategic Development​/Grant Writer

Overview

We want you to join our team! We need deeply compassionate, committed and highly talented staff. The Woods organization is guided by their mission to support children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential and independence through innovative and individualized approaches that promote learning and personal fulfillment.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• PTO - Paid time off
• On-site medical center
• 403b retirement plan
• Continuing education programs
• Tuition-assisted program
• Career growth opportunities
• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid work schedule

$60000 - $75000 - depending on education / experience

The Strategic Development and Grant Writer is a strategic, highly visible, and collaborative role that drives WSOC’s long-term financial sustainability and programmatic expansion through innovative funding and partnerships. This position is a key member of the Strategy Development team — helping to shape organizational direction, translate vision into fundable concepts, and actively secure public and private funding that accelerates impact.

This role goes beyond traditional grant writing: it blends funding strategy, opportunity identification, relationship cultivation, and thought leadership to position WSOC as a leading fundable partner in population health and integrated systems of care.

Strategic Opportunity & Funding Development

• Leads identification and assessment of grant and contract opportunities across federal, state, local, foundation, corporate, and philanthropic sources.
• Collaborates with affiliate leadership and program teams to co-design innovative concepts and funding proposals grounded in WSOC’s strategic priorities.
• Translates bold ideas into high-impact concept papers and persuasive narratives that capture funder interest.
• Serves as a core contributor to WSOC’s annual strategic plan and thought leadership activities.

Grant & Proposal Leadership

• Writes, edits, and submits compelling proposals, letters of inquiry, and requests for awards aligned with organizational goals.
• Maintains full lifecycle grant tracking — deadlines, submissions, reporting, and compliance.
• Develops detailed budgets and logic models in support of proposals.

Relationship Cultivation

• Builds and nurtures meaningful relationships with funders, agency partners, and key stakeholders to enhance WSOC’s visibility and credibility.
• Represents WSOC at funder events, bidder conferences, and technical assistance sessions.
• Educates internal stakeholders on funding landscape trends and opportunities.

Cross-Organizational Collaboration

• Partners with finance, program, and affiliate teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of submissions.
• Supports post-award reporting and stewardship to deepen funder engagement and ensure future funding success.

Systems & Data Management

• Leads and enhances WSOC’s grant tracking, calendar systems, and processes to optimize efficiency and institutional memory.
• Uses data and research insights to support strong storytelling and results-driven proposals.

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Passion for innovation, impact, and strategic change — a proactive self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Outstanding writing and communication skills: clear, persuasive, and engaging.
• Strong research capabilities with an ability to synthesize data into compelling narratives.
• Exceptional project management, organizational excellence, and attention to detail.
• High emotional intelligence and comfort building relationships with internal leaders and external partners.
• Flexible, solutions-oriented thinker with a positive, “can-do” attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex deadlines and competing priorities.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to learn and operate grant research and submission platforms.

Work Arrangements & Travel

• This role is primarily in-person at WSOC headquarters in Yardley, PA with a minimum of 3 days on-site per week.
• Some travel required for meetings with affiliates, funders, and external partners across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public…