Grant writer Jobs in Overland Park, KS

Content Summary : Grant Writer at Mission, for Orangewoodfoundation

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded : 1981

Mission : To strive for equity for our youth by valuing and supporting the life they envision.

Values : Trust, Respect, Empathy, Inclusion, & Advocacy

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title : Grant Writer

Employment Classification : Full Time / Hourly / Non-Exempt

Reports to : Grant & Strategic Partnerships Manager

Department : Development

Position Summary : The Grant Writer reports to the Grants & Strategic Partnerships Manager and works closely with the Development, Program, and Finance Departments to serve as the lead staff on prospective grants research, proposal writing, grant submissions, reporting, and grants management.

To be considered for this role, please submit an application along with a cover letter, resume, and grant writing sample that reflects your work as a primary grant writer.

Major Areas of Responsibility :

• Responsible for writing, preparing, and submitting grant requests to foundations, corporations, and government grantmakers, including applications, proposals, and letters of inquiry.
• Solicit Finance and Program Departments to gather and analyze organizational, financial, budgetary, and programmatic information necessary for grant submissions and reports.
• Maintain and steward a grants portfolio to meet annual fundraising goals.
• Support Manager with creating budgets that meet funder requirements and align with Orangewood’s fundraising and accounting practices.
• Support Manager with increasing and diversifying grants revenue by assisting with prospect research and identifying opportunities to cultivate current grantmaking partnerships.
• Develop and implement a stewardship plan for all portfolio funders including event invitations, touch-points and on-site tours, and meetings with leadership and Program staff.
• Maintain accurate and updated organizational, financial, and programmatic data to facilitate impact reports and updates to all funders.
• Maintain donor files through Raisers Edge and Instrumental grants management database.
• Participate in regular team, supervisory, and partner meetings.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill, and Experience Requirements :

Essential Qualities :

Working Environment / Physical Requirements :

Modification to work schedule may be made based on needs of the Foundation.

Orangewood Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hair styles such as braids, locks, and twists), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and / or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including individuals who are transgender and / or transitioning), gender expression, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military and veteran status, or any other protected group, in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.

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