Position Title: Grant Writer
Reports To: Chief Human Resources Officer
Location: Remote
Company: Cherrie Give Resultz HR Consultant & Staffing Firm
About the Company: Cherrie Give Resultz - HR consultant provides expert advice and services to businesses on various aspects of human resources management. We help companies optimize their HR functions, improve employee performance, and align HR strategies with overall business goals. Services range from generalist support to specialized areas like talent management, compensation, and benefits.
Job Summary:
A grant writer plays a pivotal role in securing funding for organizations, primarily non-profits, educational institutions, or research entities. They achieve this by meticulously researching funding opportunities and crafting compelling proposals that resonate with potential funders.
Here's a breakdown of the key aspects of a grant writer's job:
Key responsibilities
- Researching funding opportunities: Identifying potential grants from government agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals that align with the organization's mission and needs.
- Proposal development: Crafting persuasive grant proposals that clearly articulate the organization's mission, goals, and the impact of the proposed project. This involves writing compelling narratives, gathering relevant data, and adhering to specific grant guidelines and requirements.
- Grant calendar management: Maintaining a comprehensive grants calendar to track deadlines for applications, submissions, and reports.
- Collaboration: Working closely with various stakeholders, including program directors, finance teams, leadership, and external partners, to gather information and develop budgets for proposals.
- Reporting: Preparing and submitting required grant reports, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and deadlines.
- Communication: Building and maintaining relationships with potential and existing donors, foundations, and institutional funders. Effectively communicating the organization's mission and impact to external audiences.