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 evolving strategies within the grant funding landscape.

• Collaborate with organizational leaders and program staff to identify funding requirements and strategic priorities.

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

• Ensure all submissions adhere to funder guidelines, requirements, and deadlines.

• Oversee the entire grant submission process, ensuring timely and accurate application delivery.

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

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

• Assist in managing awarded grants, ensuring compliance with all terms and reporting obligations.

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

• Build and sustain 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 initiatives with organizational goals.

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

• Perform additional duties as necessary to further the mission.

• Research a minimum of 5 grant opportunities each week.

• Prepare and submit 10 high-quality grant proposals monthly.

• Complete timely and accurate reporting for all active grants.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Demonstrated experience as a grant writer with a successful award history.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking capabilities.

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

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

• Knowledge of the nonprofit sector and funding ecosystem.

• Preferred Attributes

• Experience in grant administration and compliance reporting.

• Capability to work 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.