Senior Grant Writer

Job Description:

• Support the fundraising team by coordinating and drafting grant proposals and reports
• Develop, write, and submit LOIs, proposals, and reports to prospective and existing funders within assigned deadlines
• Maintain proposal and report documentation using the CRM and track all reporting deadlines
• Collaborate with program, finance, and administrative staff to gather required data for proposals and reporting
• Update grant narratives to reflect community needs, program descriptions, and targeted outcomes
• Support other NPower fundraising activities as needed

Requirements:

• 5+ years of government, foundation, and/or corporate grant writing experience
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Ability to describe complex concepts or programs in concise yet impactful terms
• Track record securing grant awards for six-figure+ grants
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail, accuracy and pacing
• Proven ability to implement program data and other supporting research into grant requests
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources and research tools
• Fundraising experience for one or more of the following fields strongly preferred: workforce development, opportunity young adults, veterans and their families
• Ability to work independently while also taking explicit direction from supervisor
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Salesforce or nonprofit CRM database is preferred
• Bachelor's degree

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