Job Description
Join our dynamic team at Jersey City Community Foundation and make an immediate impact through strategic grant writing. We're seeking a passionate Grant Writer to secure critical funding for transformative community initiatives. This urgent contract position offers the chance to shape non-profit growth in one of New Jersey's most vibrant cities. If you excel at translating mission-driven work into compelling funding narratives, we want to hear from you today.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify relevant grant opportunities from foundations, government agencies, and corporate sponsors
- Develop persuasive grant proposals and applications aligned with funder priorities
- Manage grant reporting requirements and maintain compliance documentation
- Collaborate with program teams to gather impact data and success stories
- Build and nurture relationships with funding partners
- Maintain accurate records of funding pipelines and deadlines
Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional grant writing experience with proven funding success
- Portfolio demonstrating secured grants of $50,000+
- Exceptional writing skills with ability to translate complex programs into compelling narratives
- Experience with non-profit financial reporting and budget development
- Strong research skills and knowledge of funding landscapes
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
- Proficiency in grant management software (e.g., GrantStation, Salesforce)