Job Description
Join Pittsburgh's leading nonprofit organization to transform communities through impactful funding initiatives. As a Senior Grant Writer, you'll craft compelling narratives that secure multi-million dollar investments for education, healthcare, and environmental programs. Collaborate with executive leadership to align funding strategies with organizational mission while building relationships with federal, state, and private foundations. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits including flexible scheduling, professional development stipends, and student loan assistance.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify grant opportunities from federal agencies, foundations, and corporate sponsors
- Develop persuasive grant proposals, budgets, and reports exceeding $500K in average awards
- Manage 15+ concurrent grant applications with 80%+ success rate
- Cultivate relationships with program officers and funding partners
- Maintain accurate grant databases and compliance documentation
- Mentor junior staff on grant writing best practices
- Analyze funding trends to inform strategic planning
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field
- 5+ years of professional grant writing experience with $5M+ secured
- Portfolio demonstrating successful federal/state/private grant applications
- Advanced knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance and nonprofit compliance
- Exceptional writing/editing skills with 95% proposal approval rate
- Proficiency in grant management software (e.g., GrantStation, Salesforce NPSP)
- Experience managing grant budgets and financial reporting
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments under tight deadlines