Grant Writer

📋 Description

• Conduct comprehensive research to discover grant opportunities that align with Parity Homes’ mission and housing initiatives.

• Stay updated on trends, best practices, and changing strategies within the grant-funding sector.

• Work in collaboration with organizational leaders and program staff to grasp funding needs and strategic objectives.

• Draft, edit, and prepare grant proposals, letters of intent, and supporting documents that effectively communicate our work, impact, and vision.

• Ensure that all submissions comply with funder guidelines, requirements, and deadlines.

• Oversee the entire grant submission process, guaranteeing timely and precise application delivery.

• Maintain well-organized records of all grant activities, submissions, and communications with funders.

• Follow up with funding agencies to monitor proposal progress and requests.

• Assist with the management of awarded grants, ensuring adherence to all terms and reporting obligations.

• Collaborate with finance and program teams to prepare financial statements, progress updates, and impact reports.

• Build and nurture strong relationships with funders, partners, and prospective donors.

• Represent Parity Homes in meetings and communications with funding agencies.

• Support strategic planning to align grant-seeking efforts with organizational objectives.

• Provide training and guidance to staff on best practices in grant-writing.

• Perform other duties as necessary to further the mission.

• Performance Expectations

• Research a minimum of 5 grant opportunities weekly.

• Prepare and submit 10 high-quality grant proposals each month.

• Complete timely and accurate reporting for all active grants.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience as a grant writer with a history of successful awards.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong skills in research, analysis, and critical thinking.

• Keen attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in grant databases, online submission platforms, and digital research tools.

• Understanding of the nonprofit sector and funding landscape.

• Preferred Attributes

• Experience in grant administration and compliance reporting.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Salary Range: $1000 - $1200 / monthly

• Competitive pay based on experience.

• Performance-based bonuses as the company grows.

• Direct mentorship from the Founder and CEO.

• 21 days of paid time off.

• Health benefits (in progress).

• 13th month end-of-year bonus.