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Grant​/Development Writer Salem, VA

Job in Salem, Roanoke County, Virginia, 24155, USA
Listing for: Kaizen Lab Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Non-Profit & Social Impact
    PR / Communications
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Grant / Development Writer Salem, VA

Position Overview

The Grant and Development Writer supports the mission of Feeding Southwest Virginia in compliance with FSWVA’s Strategic Plan and the Development Department’s goals and objectives. The duties of this position include executing a comprehensive and aggressive program to generate funding from existing and new sources including foundations, corporations, governments, the national Feeding America organization, and civic and religious groups. Prepare and write content and key messaging for fundraising materials to include direct mail solicitations, appeal letters, newsletters and digital appeals.

Provide occasional website and social media content regarding campaigns and appeals. Help develop plans with the Development Team for growing the number of donors by creating retention strategies, special grant opportunities, direct mail and online tactics, monthly giving and other best practices. Work diligently to pursue new potential supporters. The person in this position works closely with the Director of Foundation Relations and Chief Development Officer as well as with other Development Department staff members, and collaborates with staff members from the Executive, Finance, Food Procurement, IT, Operations, Program Services and Volunteer Services departments related to grant proposals.

Position

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions or responsibilities listed below.

Position Responsibility (Expected Work)
  • As the Grant and Development Writer, demonstrate a professional demeanor in interactions with all FSWVA staff, agencies, donors, government officials and the public.
  • Keep informed and consistently practice the policies and procedures of Feeding Southwest Virginia and the Feeding America national office.
  • Possess knowledge of Feeding Southwest Virginia and all its programs.
  • The Grant and Development Writer reports directly to the Director of Foundation Relations and is responsible to maintain and follow effective processes that include:
  • Align grant activities with the Strategic Plan, Development Department Goals and Objectives.
  • Collaborate with Programs and Executive Departments to prioritize funding needs.
  • Conduct research to identify funds available.
  • Collect, verify and interpret relevant data and statistics.
  • Write concise, articulate and persuasive grant proposals and narratives.
  • Work with Executive and Finance Departments to develop grant budgets and budget narratives.
  • Submit grant proposals to grantors.
  • Steward relationships with grantors through telephone calls, thank-you letters and other correspondence.
  • Monitor grant-funded programs and projects and submit timely reports on use of funding.
  • Maintain a grant-tracking and report-management system.
  • Compile and disseminate information for internal reports.
  • Under the guidance of the Director of Foundation Relations, maintain and follow effective processes for office communications and administrative procedures.
  • Work with the Development Department team to write and edit other materials as needed.
  • In collaboration with Director of Foundation Relations, act as a primary interface with grantors.
  • Assist in updating departmental SOPs.
  • Other functions: promote a cooperative spirit within the organization and among internal and external participants; perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Foundation Relations, Chief Development Officer, Grants Manager and the President and CEO.
    • Minimum

    Skills and Qualifications Training,

    Education and Experience
    • Bachelor’s Degree or combination of education and three years of proven successful grant writing or equivalent writing experience.
    Experience
    • Demonstrated professional grant writing or equivalent writing experience.
    Knowledge,

    Skills and Abilities
    • Makes a positive contribution to the culture of the organization. Willing to answer for the outcomes resulting from their choices as they manage an important workload while focusing on building priorities and executing their tasks. Does smart, effective follow up for completion of projects in a timely manner.
    • Leads by positive example.
    • Enjoys writing.
    • Willing…
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