Grant Writer

Madonna Place, Inc.

240 Main Street

Norwich CT 06360

Madonna Place is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to strengthen families to prevent child abuse and neglect through our comprehensive services of education, advocacy, and community collaboration. This is a great opportunity to maintain and develop potential partnerships and grant funding opportunities throughout Eastern CT for Madonna Place. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to the mission of the agency and have extensive fund development and fundraising experience.

Madonna Place is an EOE/AA, Veterans encouraged to apply.

Program: Administration

Position: Grant Writer

Reports to: Executive Director

Hours/week: Up to 30 hours per week (flexible schedule)

Salary: $25 to $30 per hour (non-exempt)

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree, 5 years proven track record in writing winning local, state, and federal grant proposals, and 2 years of related grants management experience.

· Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading abilities, with a strong attention to detail.

· Ability to conduct thorough research to identify funding opportunities and understand grant-making organizations’ priorities.

· Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, including donors, foundation representatives, and colleagues.

· Capability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining quality and consistency.

· Skill in customizing proposals and applications to align with the funder's requirements and priorities.

· Experience in developing budgets that align with grant proposals and the funding organization's requirements.

· Ability to work collaboratively with other team members (e.g., program managers, financial officers) to gather necessary information for proposals.

· Ability to adapt to changes in priorities or requirements from funding organizations.

· Basic skills in MS Office Products (i.e., Word, Excel, Access & Outlook)

· State Driver’s License and Auto insurance required

Responsibilities:

· Identify and research potential funding sources, including foundations, government agencies, and corporations, that align with the organization’s mission and programs.

· Develop clear, compelling, and well-structured grant proposals, ensuring all components (e.g., narrative, budget, attachments) meet the funder’s guidelines.

· Keep track of submission deadlines and coordinate the timely preparation of proposals to meet all deadlines.

· Work closely with program managers and financial officers to gather necessary data and ensure alignment of proposal content, budgets, and program objectives.

· Write and submit regular reports to funders detailing the progress, outcomes, and financial status of funded projects.

· Ensure all grant proposals comply with funders' guidelines and organizational policies, including legal and regulatory requirements.

· Track and maintain a comprehensive database of all submitted, pending, and awarded grants, including relevant deadlines and progress reports.

· Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and potential funders, acting as a liaison between the organization and grant-making entities.

· Regularly assess the organization's funding needs, collaborating with leadership to determine priority areas for grant support.

· Stay up to date with trends in grant writing, nonprofit funding, and the broader philanthropic landscape.

· Collaborate with the fundraising team to develop strategies for donor engagement, including writing fundraising appeals, campaigns, and donor reports.

· Help maintain positive relationships with individual donors by providing them with regular updates on funded projects and ensure donor expectations are met.

· Research and identify additional fundraising opportunities beyond grants, including events, corporate sponsorships, and individual contributions.

· Support in organizing and coordinating fundraising events, providing necessary materials, proposals, and content to engage potential donors and sponsors.

Agency Expectations:

· Follow the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics with regard to professional boundaries, client confidentiality and other professional ethics

· Participate in all individual and group supervision, team meetings and ongoing training

· Exhibit consistent attendance, punctuality, and responsible use of personal time with consideration of client/program/agency needs

· Educate and market program to staff and general public

· Attend all meetings as required by funders or agency

· Participate in professional and educational opportunities

· Ensure program services are culturally competent

· Positively contribute to the agency and staff morale

· Participate in agency events

· Comply with all agency policies and procedures as well as all State & Federal laws

· Perform other related duties as required

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience creating budgets for nonprofit grant applications?

Experience:

• Grant writing: 5 years (Required)
• grants management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norwich, CT 06360

Salary : $25 - $30