Schedule: Monday - Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 / year
The Senior Grant Writer and Foundation Relations Specialist reports to the Vice President of Communications & Development and will be responsible for writing compelling proposals, researching funding opportunities, and stewarding relationships from corporate and foundation partners to advance Vinfen's mission and strategic initiatives.
The Senior Grant Writer and Foundation Relations Specialist will be responsible for:
Grant Writing And Proposal Development

• Writes persuasive grant proposals, demonstrating strong writing skills and a clear articulation of Vinfen's mission and impact.
• Prepares and submits funding requests, cultivate relationships with funders, and meet with them, as necessary.
• Participates in developing fundraising strategy for the overall annual foundation goal as well as specific programs and projects.
• Collaborates with internal teams to gather program information and develop accurate budgets for proposals.
• Conducts thorough research to identify alignment between Vinfen's programs and the funding priorities of potential funders.
• Collaborates with program staff to gather necessary information, data, and outcomes to support grant applications.
• Maintains a grants calendar, tracks activity, and conducts ongoing prospect research.

Grant Management

• Manages the full grant lifecycle, including prospect research, proposal development, submission, reporting, and compliance.
• Collaborates with program staff to gather information, outcomes, and success stories for grant applications and reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to corporate and foundation partners, including financial and programmatic data.

Collaboration And Communication

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders, including program directors, finance, and communications teams, to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.
• Communicates regularly with senior leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• $500 -- $1,000 Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!

About UsFounded in 1977, for over 40 years Vinfen has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that "transforms lives" by building the capacity of individuals, families, organizations and communities to learn, thrive and achieve their goals. Vinfen supports thousands of adolescents and adults with psychiatric, developmental and behavioral disabilities at more than 200 sites with over 3,000 employees in eastern Massachusetts and Connecticut. www.vinfen.org/careers
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Keywords: Grant writing, Proposal writing
Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in nonprofit grant writing and corporate and foundation relations.
• Proven record of securing five- to seven-figure grants from corporations and foundations.
• Strong understanding of the philanthropic landscape, including corporate social responsibility trends and foundation funding priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and presentations.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in donor management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference check and employment verification check.