Grant Writer

Denver Area Youth Services – DAYS is a nonprofit providing mental health and social services to children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems. We work to stabilize families by addressing issues related to child abuse and neglect. We provide home-based therapy, outpatient therapy, and family time visitation services. We serve families from all backgrounds and all ages - birth through 100 .

We are currently seeking a skilled grant writing professional to join our team as a Contract Grant Writer. This role can be fulfilled through a contract position or contract-to-hire. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE DEMONSTRATED SUCCESSFUL GRANT WRITING SPECIFIC TO COLORADO/DENVER.

Our Contract Grant Writer will be a passionate advocate for children and families most impacted by systemic inequities and harmful socio-environmental patterns of poverty, discrimination, and marginalization that lead to child abuse and neglect.

The ideal candidate will be effective at amplifying the stories of the children we serve, communicating the urgency of our mission, and celebrating the success of our outcomes. This role is an integral part of DAYS. This position will work in close partnership with executive leadership to strategically build and maintain robust revenue-generating grants programs. Blending best practices with creative strategy, the Contract Grant Writer responds to best serve the local community and the youth in our program.

This contract position will have direct impact on building sustainable funding for our growing organization, helping us work towards our vision to make sure that the children, youth, and families we serve have access to the most useful and appropriate services available to them to ensure safety, stability, and wellbeing. This role offers the opportunity for ongoing contract work, or the possibility to evolve into a contract-to-hire permanent full-time, salaried position with benefits.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of job-related experience in progressively responsible roles. Strong written and oral communication skills and a love of writing are a must. They will be passionate about understanding, supporting, and promoting the organization’s mission and vision for growth. They will be equally skilled at strategically identifying and aligning the organization’s work with local, regional, and national grant opportunities. They will enjoy managing detailed information regarding budgets, grant reporting, and funding prospects

We offer a flexible schedule; contract hours range from 5 to 10 hours per week or more, subject to negotiation. This role will allow you to work remotely from your home, anywhere in the country.

Basic Function / Position Objective:

The Contract Grant Writer is responsible for applying a high level of technical and creative writing skill to proposals to foundations, family foundations, and corporations, and public funding partners for the purpose of soliciting funds. They lead the development of written project content and budgets for program sustainability and prospective program expansion. This role requires the ability to professionally manage and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The Contract Grant Writer must feel a strong connection to and promote the organization’s mission, vision, values, and principles, and always uphold the professionalism of the organization. This position reports to the Executive Director.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Write grant proposals, fundraising-related writing projects, and reports on a timely basis as outlined on the organizational grant calendar. Ensure that grant proposals are compelling and strategic and align with the funder’s interests and the funding opportunity.
• Develop grant content and budgets, and prepare grant packets for submission.
• Collaborate with DAYS staff to develop narrative content and budgets for proposals falling within assigned program focus areas.
• Maintain clear and accurate written and electronic records of grant proposals, reports, and submission confirmations, including grant activity tracking in shared drives and databases.
• Maintain current and accurate grants calendars including tracking deliverables, due dates, and project information that supports the timely completion of projects. Keep relevant staff informed about upcoming deadlines and deliverables, thereby ensuring smooth coordination of responsibilities.
• Complete research and identification of grants appropriate to Denver Area Youth Services.
• Maintain confidential information in a sensitive and appropriate manner.
• Special projects as assigned in support of organizational objectives.

Required Education, Experience & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• A minimum of two years of non-profit grant-writing experience, including collaboration with program management and finance to develop content and budgets.
• Demonstrated success in obtaining grant driven funding from foundations, corporations and/or public funding sources in Colorado, specifically in the Denver Metropolitan area. THIS IS REQUIRED.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information for writing grant proposals, letters, articles, etc.
• Exceptional ability to edit written materials accurately and consistently, including own work.
• Exceptional analytical as well as intuitive abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills result in compelling messaging and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Able to plan, organize, and complete multiple grant proposals and/or reports and follow-up as required. Proven track record of meeting deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong computer skills, and general understanding of financial principles.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and effectively solve problems.
• Ability to cultivate and sustain relationships and work effectively with National staff as well as leadership and development staff from local sites.
• Ability to represent, effectively and professionally, the organization to a wide variety of audiences.
• Willing to be flexible, with the ability to work evenings and weekends on occasion, for fundraising activities.
• Ability to work from home and build relationships with team members virtually.

Compensation:

Contract Rate/Part Time: 5-10 hours/week ($40-$65 hourly) - depending on experience.

If mutually desired, this position has the opportunity to become a permanent full-time, salaried position with benefits, depending on satisfactory delivery of contract work.

Location

• Remote/Virtual

Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to show us your writing skills and convey why you want to be a Grant Writer at Denver Area Youth Services- DAYS

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Experience:

• Grant writing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80226

Salary : $40 - $65