Senior Grant Writer

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We are primed for growth in 2024!  With a high client retention rate and ever-expanding network of nonprofit partners making referrals for our services, we are looking to expand our team and hire a Senior Grant Writer. The ideal candidate is a grant professional with a minimum of 2 years of full-time experience grant writing and a passion for writing, the nonprofit sector, and fund development. Our writers and consultants work remotely and receive competitive salaries with benefits and flexible work schedules.

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Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of full-time experience grant writing required;

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills;

• Highly organized with impeccable time management and prioritization skills, including the ability to track details and competing priorities, work independently, and produce a quality work product;

• Exceptional communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with P2P team and clients;

• Adaptability, flexibility, and desire to jump in and take initiative on projects;

• Desire to become a dedicated member of the Pen to Paper team, including attending team meetings, Professional Development opportunities, and completing all other staff responsibilities;

• Bachelor’s degree preferred;

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software (experience with Google Suite preferred); and

• Experience working with Project Management Software/Tools preferred.

 

Previous experience will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of grant proposal and preparation skills; knowledge of effective grant prospect research practices; the ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities; and working knowledge of grant application/proposal preparation best-practices.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Grant Writer is a full-time remote position (minimum of 35+ hrs./week with benefits) reporting to Pen to Paper’s Grant Consultant. The Senior Grant Writer should be able to execute the following responsibilities, with moderate support from senior staff: 

• Draft and prepare competitive Letters of Inquiry, grant applications, and grant reports, generating original content as well as repurposing existing content to meet funder identified guidelines and/or P2P internal protocols;

• Coordinate and participate in meetings/calls and direct communication with P2P clients and program staff to: (1) obtain information necessary to draft compelling solicitations and reports; (2) track grant solicitation and reporting projects; and (3) assist with the development and execution cultivation strategies from inception to completion;

• Research, identify, and respond to grant opportunities for P2P clients;

• Assess client documentation, systems, and processes to identify areas of concern and make recommendations regarding funding opportunities with minimal oversight and guidance from P2P Leadership Team;

• Perform administrative work related to tracking, maintaining, and updating project management database and client records; and

• Work in collaboration with other P2P team members to ensure successful preparation and submission of grant application/reporting projects as well as donor cultivation strategies, and client communication strategies

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To apply, email the following documents to hiring@pen2papergrants.com:

1. Cover letter

2. Current resume 

3. Two (2) writing samples—grant proposals that you have written (excerpts and redacted narrative acceptable)

 

Email Subject: Your First Name, Last Initial – Senior Grant Writer