What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer position at Steppingstone Incorporated?
Our Mission
Steppingstone Incorporated's mission is to strengthen quality of life among individuals and families of our community through providing comprehensive client-centered programs and services that enhance well-being and promote independence.
Our Vision
Steppingstone's vision is to excel in empowering individuals and families to reach their highest potential in mind, body, and spirit; achieved through staff development, financial feasibility, developing and expansion of target populations, and community collaboration.
About the Role
As a Grant Writer, you will play a key role in identifying funding opportunities, drafting compelling grant proposals, and completing contract applications. Your words and efforts will help fuel the continuation, expansion, and sustainability of critical programs that serve the unhoused and people with substance use and/or mental health disorders and other challenging conditions. If you are bilingual, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Research, development, coordination, and preparation of grant applications and attachments.
- Identify and steward prospective donors.
- Assist with development of strategic planning to raise vital funds.
- Research various information and products related to grant applications.
- Assist in preparation and submission of grant amendments to comply with funder deadlines.
- Liaison between potential grant partners and funding sources on issues related to grants.
- Development of support, leverage, and agreement letters along with follow-up to obtain signatures.
- Prepare and submit renewal grant applications and attachments and complete and assist with reports.
- Maintenance of a Grant Management System to track, record, and maintain a schedule of proposals and reports due.
- Liaison with donors on grant implementation, compliance, and reporting matters.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in communication, English, professional writing, or similar major.
- Minimum of two years' related experience in successful grant writing.
- Requires valid driver's license due to business-related travel.
Required Skills
- Superior written and verbal communication, grammar, research, and multi-tasking skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A workplace culture that prioritizes mental health, collaboration, and innovation.
Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Disclosure – Steppingstone, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presence of handicaps or disabilities, or any other basis protected by state or federal law. In addition, this policy of equal opportunities applies to all terms and conditions of employment. This includes, but is not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
