Grant Writer

Organization:

Literacy Council of Fort Bend County

Mission:

To improve family, community, and professional lives through adult literacy education.

Job Title:

Grant Writer

Reports To:

Director of Advancement

Focus:

Grant proposals, reporting, compliance, calendar, and research

Location:

Sugar Land, Texas, on site

Salary:

DOE

Status:

Full-time

Posted on:

Open Until Filled

Contact:

Dedre Smith

Email:

dsmith

Overview: The Grant Writer prepares compelling, accurate grant proposals and reports that support the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County (LCFBC) adult education programs. This role manages submission deadlines and grant documentation in partnership with the advancement, program, and finance teams.

Description: Community-based adult education organization serving Fort Bend County is seeking an experienced Grant Writer. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, this position focuses on writing, assembling, and submitting qualified grant proposals and preparing required grant reports. The Director of Advancement leads funder relationships and qualifies opportunities; program and finance staff own outcomes and spending data.

• Proposals (60%)
  • Grant applications:
    Write and assemble proposals for funding opportunities qualified by the Director of Advancement, including foundation, corporate, and public grants.
  • Budget and outcome coordination:
    Work with finance on project budgets and with program staff on accurate outcomes and data.
  • Proposal resources:
    Maintain current case statements, program descriptions, standard attachments, and workforce development language.
• Reports and Compliance (25%)
  • Funder reporting:
    Prepare and submit all required interim and final grant reports on time.
  • Award requirements:
    Track reporting requirements, deliverables, and deadlines for each award; coordinate supporting documentation with appropriate staff.
• Grant Calendar and Research (15%)
  • Shared calendar:
    Maintain an up-to-date grant calendar accessible to the Director of Advancement and Executive Director.
  • Prospect research:
    Research new foundation, corporate, and public funding prospects for the Director of Advancement to evaluate and qualify.
  • Declines and learning:
    Log declined proposals and support funder debriefs coordinated by the Director of Advancement.

Year-one success: Approximately 60 qualified proposals submitted annually, all required reports submitted on time, and a consistently maintained shared grant calendar.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, or a related field required.
• Experience: Proven grant writing experience with foundation, corporate, and government funders.
• Writing and organization: Clear, persuasive writing; comfort working with budgets and outcome data; ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with program, finance, and advancement colleagues while maintaining accurate grant records.

General Information: Benefits include medical insurance with company-sponsored premiums at 75% of cost for employee-only coverage. Additional benefits include employee-paid dental and vision, life insurance, 401K, PTO, and holidays.

The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, sex, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, or disability.