Job Description
Join our dynamic nonprofit team in Austin, TX, as a Grant Writer and make a tangible impact on community initiatives. We're seeking a passionate professional to secure vital funding for transformative programs. This urgent opening offers immediate opportunity to leverage your expertise in proposal development and relationship management.
Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment where strategic storytelling meets financial sustainability. You'll collaborate with program directors to craft compelling narratives that align with foundation priorities while managing a diverse portfolio of grant opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Research, identify, and pursue relevant grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies
- Develop persuasive grant proposals, budgets, and reports tailored to funder requirements
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential funders
- Coordinate with program staff to gather impact data and program information
- Manage grant application deadlines and ensure timely submission
- Track funding outcomes and prepare stewardship reports for donors
- Stay current on philanthropic trends and funding landscape changes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Communications, Nonprofit Management, etc.)
- 3+ years of proven grant writing success with $500K+ secured annually
- Portfolio demonstrating successful grant proposals across diverse funding sources
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills for budget development and program evaluation
- Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Little Green Light)
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for nonprofit mission and commitment to community impact