Job Description
Make a Difference with Weekly Pay in Fort Wayne!
The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Grant Writer to join our mission-driven team. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community through strategic philanthropy and community investment. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in securing the funding necessary to support vital programs and initiatives.
We pride ourselves on a transparent and employee-centric culture. Our team enjoys a competitive compensation package that includes a Weekly Pay structure, ensuring you get paid on time and can manage your finances with ease. If you have a passion for storytelling, research, and non-profit growth, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Weekly Pay Schedule: Get paid every week with no waiting periods.
- Impactful Work: Directly influence the future of Fort Wayne through funding.
- Professional Growth: Work alongside experienced professionals in the philanthropic sector.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify new funding opportunities from federal, state, and private foundations that align with the organization's mission and strategic goals.
- Write, edit, and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and narrative reports with a focus on meeting strict deadlines.
- Collaborate with program staff and executive leadership to gather necessary data, statistics, and success stories to strengthen grant narratives.
- Manage the grant lifecycle, including budget development, compliance tracking, and reporting requirements.
- Maintain a comprehensive grant calendar and database to ensure no opportunity is missed.
- Monitor trends in the non-profit and funding sectors to provide strategic recommendations to the leadership team.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in grant writing, fundraising, or related non-profit administration.
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex data and program impacts into persuasive, human-centered stories.
- Strong research skills and the ability to understand funding agency guidelines and requirements.
- Experience with grant management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).