Job Description
Join our mission-driven nonprofit in Jersey City as a Senior Grant Writer! You'll play a pivotal role in securing critical funding for our education and community development programs. We're seeking a passionate storyteller with a proven track record of transforming complex projects into compelling grant proposals. Enjoy hybrid work arrangements, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make tangible impact in Hudson County.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify federal, state, and private foundation grant opportunities aligned with organizational priorities
- Develop persuasive grant proposals, budgets, and reports meeting funder requirements
- Cultivate relationships with program staff to gather compelling project narratives and data
- Manage grant pipeline tracking and reporting deadlines in Salesforce
- Analyze grant outcomes and prepare impact reports for funders
- Collaborate with finance team on budget development and compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field
- 3+ years professional grant writing experience with $500K+ secured annually
- Portfolio demonstrating success in federal/state/foundation grant applications
- Expertise in budget development for nonprofit programs
- Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
- Exceptional writing/editing skills with attention to detail
- Experience working with education or social justice organizations preferred