Contract Grant Writer

NPOWER INC Remote, United States

About this position

Joining a team of very talented grant writers, this is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic period of growth by a leading organization in workforce development. NPower is seeking a grant writer to support the growing needs of the development team. Reporting to a Sr. Grant Writer, this position will support the team through coordinating and drafting grant proposals and reports. This is an excellent opportunity to regularly work on six and seven-figure grant opportunities within an organization that is undergoing tremendous growth.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, write, and submit LOIs, proposals, and reportsto prospectiveand existingfundersas assigned
  • Maintainproposal andreportdocumentationusing the Salesforce CRMand track all reporting deadlines.
  • Work closely withprogram, finance, andadministrativestaff to gatherrequireddata for proposals and reporting
  • Update grant narratives to ensure they reflect the community needs, program descriptions, and targeted outcomes
  • Support otherNPowerfundraising activities as needed

Qualifications

  • Excellent writing and proofreading skills
  • Ability to describe complex concepts or programs in concise yet impactful terms  
  • 2-5 yearsofgovernment, foundation, and/or corporategrant writing experience  
  • Track recordsecuringgrant awards forsix-figure+grants 
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail,accuracyand pacing 
  • Proven ability to implement program data and other supporting research into grant requests  
  • Knowledge of fundraising information sources and research tools 
  • Fundraising experiencefor one or more of the following fields strongly preferred: workforce development,opportunity young adults,veteransand their families
  • Ability to work independently while also taking explicit direction from supervisor 
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel,and PowerPoint 
  • Knowledge of Salesforce ornonprofitCRM database is preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred



This role is scheduled for Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, with occasional variations based on business needs.
40 hours per week

Salary Information

$60000.0 - $70000.0 Annual Salary