Grant Writer

Why you want to work here:

Our local chapter is part of the largest non-profit organization supporting thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We are a small, grassroots, 501(c)(3) that promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Job Overview for the Grant Writer:

The Development Associate provides support for all fundraising and development activities of our organization. The Development Associate helps to ensure that the organization’s systems and procedures support development and fundraising goals.

Responsibilities for the Grant Writer:

Database management and donations processing:

• Oversee the management of the organization’s CRM database
• Maintain accountability of records, data entry and collection, reporting, mailing lists, and proper acknowledgement and recognition of donors and sponsors in a timely manner.
• Communicate and coordinate with accounting staff to ensure data in CRM and A/R are reconciled accurately.
• Create and produce fundraising and development reports as needed from NEON database.

Research, writing, and grants:

• Research and identify potential donors, funders and sponsors such as government agencies, foundations, corporations and individual supporters
• Produce well-written small grant proposals and reports, electronic communications, donor/funder updates, and acknowledgement letters.
• Provide input in the development of fundraising campaign materials and case statements
• Monitor ongoing status of grant-funded programs to assure progress in meeting goals.

Special events:

• As part of a team that includes a Special Events Manager, support fundraising and sponsorship efforts related to our fundraising events.
• Assist as needed with special event committee meetings, event logistics, sponsor solicitations, auction item procurement, and other logistic pieces.
• Support day-of logistics in key roles at special events.

Development program:

• Further the organization’s development plan and help to achieve specific fundraising goals that are in keeping with the organization’s values, mission, vision and plans.
• Assist in monitoring results and evaluating the effectiveness of the organization’s fundraising and development program.
• Use discretion and sound judgement in handling donor information and interacting with donors and other constituents.
• As part of team, implement joint development/communications plan to communicate with and engage program participants and new constituents
• Coordinate meeting preparation for Development Committee meetings
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings, presentations and events
• Handle donor, funder, and constituent information in a confidential and secure manner
• Other special projects and related duties as assigned

Qualifications for the Grant Writer:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-3 years of experience in fundraising and grant writing required
• Demonstrated experience in supporting a comprehensive fundraising and development programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Solid organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work well independently performing duties under general supervision
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task while managing several projects simultaneously
• Ability to work well as part of a team and lead group tasks as needed
• Some night and weekend work around special events; an estimated 4-6 times a year
• Non-profit organization experience is desired
• Passion for serving people with disabilities and their families

Full-time, Hybrid

Fairfax, VA

$50,000-$65,000