Job Description
Make a Lasting Impact with High-Paying Grant Writer Roles in Jacksonville, FL
Are you a persuasive storyteller with a passion for driving social change? Jacksonville Community Impact Foundation is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Senior Grant Writer to join our mission-driven team. In this high-visibility role, you will craft compelling narratives that secure essential funding to support our community programs.
Why This Role is Special
We offer a competitive salary package and a collaborative environment where your writing directly fuels our ability to help those in need. If you excel at translating complex needs into fundable opportunities, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Research, identify, and secure federal, state, and private foundation funding opportunities aligned with organizational goals.
- Develop and write high-quality, persuasive grant proposals, narratives, and budgets under tight deadlines.
- Manage the entire grant lifecycle, including submission tracking, compliance reporting, and post-award relationship management.
- Analyze funding trends and provide strategic recommendations to the executive team to maximize revenue growth.
- Collaborate with program staff to gather accurate data and ensure proposals reflect the true impact of our services.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of potential funders and track submission outcomes with precision.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 4-6 years of proven experience in grant writing and fundraising within the non-profit sector.
- Proven track record of securing high-value grants (demonstrated by a portfolio of successful submissions).
- Strong research skills with the ability to identify niche funding opportunities.
- Excellent technical writing, editing, and proofreading abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Familiarity with federal and state grant regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting standards.
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Responsibilities
- Research, identify, and secure federal, state, and private foundation funding opportunities aligned with organizational goals.
- Develop and write high-quality, persuasive grant proposals, narratives, and budgets under tight deadlines.
- Manage the entire grant lifecycle, including submission tracking, compliance reporting, and post-award relationship management.
- Analyze funding trends and provide strategic recommendations to the executive team to maximize revenue growth.
- Collaborate with program staff to gather accurate data and ensure proposals reflect the true impact of our services.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of potential funders and track submission outcomes with precision.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 4-6 years of proven experience in grant writing and fundraising within the non-profit sector.
- Proven track record of securing high-value grants (demonstrated by a portfolio of successful submissions).
- Strong research skills with the ability to identify niche funding opportunities.
- Excellent technical writing, editing, and proofreading abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Familiarity with federal and state grant regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting standards.
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).