Job Description
Join our mission-driven team at Community Impact Foundation as a Grant Writer and become the architect of sustainable funding for transformative community programs. We're seeking a passionate storyteller with a knack for translating vision into compelling proposals that resonate with funders. This full-time role offers the opportunity to shape the financial future of impactful initiatives while growing your expertise in nonprofit development. Enjoy a collaborative environment where your work directly fuels local change.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify strategic grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies
- Develop persuasive grant proposals and narratives aligned with organizational mission and funder priorities
- Collaborate with program teams to gather compelling impact data and success stories
- Manage grant application process from initial research to post-submission reporting
- Maintain accurate grant calendars and ensure timely submission of all materials
- Analyze funding trends and adapt strategies to maximize grant acquisition success
- Build and nurture relationships with potential funders through professional communication
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Nonprofit Management, or related field
- 3+ years of professional grant writing experience with proven track record of securing funding
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with ability to simplify complex information
- Strong research skills to identify relevant funding opportunities and requirements
- Experience with nonprofit financial reporting and compliance documentation
- Proficiency in CRM and grant management software (e.g., Salesforce, Little Green Light)
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Passion for local community development and nonprofit sector growth