Job Description
Join our award-winning nonprofit and start making an impact tomorrow as a Grant Writer! We're seeking a mission-driven professional to secure critical funding for our community initiatives in Jacksonville. This is your chance to leverage your storytelling skills to transform lives while advancing your career in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
Why you'll love this role: Flexible hybrid schedule, competitive benefits package, and the opportunity to work on high-visibility projects that directly shape Jacksonville's future. We value innovation and offer professional development stipends for certifications.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify federal, state, and private foundation grant opportunities aligned with organizational priorities
- Develop compelling grant proposals, budgets, and reports meeting funder requirements
- Cultivate relationships with program staff to gather program data and impact metrics
- Manage grant application pipeline and submission deadlines using CRM systems
- Analyze funding trends and recommend strategic grant acquisition approaches
- Collaborate with finance team to develop accurate project budgets and reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, English, Communications, or related field
- 3+ years of professional grant writing experience with $500K+ in secured funding
- Proven success with federal/state grant applications (e.g., HUD, SAMHSA)
- Exceptional writing/editing skills with portfolio of funded proposals
- Proficiency in grant management software (e.g., GrantStation, Instrumentl)
- Strong analytical skills for budget development and outcome tracking
- Passion for Jacksonville's nonprofit community and social justice causes