Job Description
Join our award-winning nonprofit team in Wichita and make a tangible impact through strategic grant writing! We're seeking a passionate Grant Writer to secure funding for community initiatives in health, education, and economic development. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus to kickstart your journey with us.
Located in the heart of Kansas, our foundation offers hybrid work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment where your expertise directly fuels community transformation. Help us shape Wichita's future while advancing your career in philanthropy.
Responsibilities
- Research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals to federal, state, and private foundations
- Develop and maintain relationships with funding partners and program stakeholders
- Manage grant application processes including budgets, compliance, and reporting
- Analyze funding trends and identify new opportunities aligned with organizational goals
- Collaborate with program staff to design fundable project narratives and budgets
- Maintain accurate grant databases and ensure timely submission of all deliverables
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field
- 3+ years of professional grant writing experience with proven funding success
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with portfolio of funded proposals
- Proficiency with grant management software (e.g., GrantStation, Salesforce NPSP)
- Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and budget development
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex programs into fundable concepts
- Certified Grant Writer (GPC) preferred