Job Description
Join Coastal Impact Foundation's dynamic team as a Grant Writer and become instrumental in securing funding for transformative community initiatives across the Coastal Bend. This direct hire opportunity offers the chance to shape our organization's future while making a tangible impact in South Texas. We're seeking a mission-driven professional with a passion for storytelling and data-driven persuasion to amplify our nonprofit's reach.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify federal, state, and private grant opportunities aligned with Coastal Impact Foundation's mission
- Develop compelling grant proposals and applications with compelling narratives and accurate budgets
- Collaborate with program directors to gather project data and impact metrics
- Manage grant reporting requirements and maintain compliance records
- Cultivate relationships with program officers and funding partners
- Track funding trends and contribute to strategic planning
- Maintain accurate grant pipeline tracking in Salesforce CRM
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field
- 3+ years of professional grant writing experience with demonstrated success securing $500K+ annually
- Expertise in federal grants (e.g., HUD, DOJ, HHS) and private foundation applications
- Proficiency with budget development and grant management software
- Exceptional writing/editing skills with samples of funded proposals
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting program metrics
- Experience with nonprofit fundraising cycles and compliance
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment