Grant Writer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential funding opportunities from government agencies, corporate foundations, private foundations, and other potential funding sources.
• Write persuasive grant proposals that effectively communicate the organization’s mission, goals, and project details.
• Cultivate relationships with potential funders and maintain existing donor relationships.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information and date for grant proposals.
• Ensure grant proposals are submitted in a timely manner, following all guidelines and requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of grants, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
• Track and report on grant outcomes, providing updates to funders as required.
• Stay updated on current trends and best practices in grant writing and fundraising
• Collaborate with the finance team to develop budgets and financial narratives for grant proposals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies to support the organization’s mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong research abilities and knowledge of fundraising information sources.
• Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.
• The ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Proficiency in basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
• Ability to maintain the strictest level of confidentiality.
• Reliability and consistency.
• Proven ability to take responsibility and problem-solve in a proactive manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with employees at all levels in a diverse and dynamic workforce population.
• Excellent computer skills with all Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with budget development, program development, and contract agreements.
• Experience with foundation research tools (such as GuideStar, Foundation Center, Instrumentl, etc.)
• Experience with social media is a bonus but not required.

Candidates may be asked to submit a writing sample.

Working Conditions / Environment

• This position is part-time, 16-20 hours per week.
• Works out of Provident’s St. Louis City office, with potential for some remote work once training is completed.?

• Ability to travel to other Provident sites and community-based locations, when needed???

• Must have a reliable high-speed internet connection to work remotely?

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds?

• Have the ability to sit for long periods of time?

• Work hours generally fall between Monday and Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, with availability to support employees outside of standard work hours, when needed?

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Experience: One year of grant writing or communication-specific experience is required; two years of experience is preferred.

Position Title: Grant Writer

Responsible To: Senior Grants Manager

Effective Date: January 22, 2025

Salary Range: $25 - $27 per hour

Position Type: Part time, 16-20 hours weekly, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Provident Behavioral Health seeks a Grant Writer to secure funding to support behavioral health services. As a Grant Writer for a nonprofit company, your main role will be research and identify potential funding opportunities, write compelling grant proposals, and work with the Advancement and program teams to complete outcome reporting. An ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal skills to effectively communicate this legacy agency’s impact on serving those with behavioral health needs.