Grant Writer

Responsible for writing proposals for both unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects and for submitting timely and accurate reports for all existing grant funded projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Attend finance committee meetings to explore and discuss available funding sources and strategies
  • Research and prepare funding requests to foundations, corporations, civic groups and others
  • Maintain current records in database and/or paper files, including grant tracking and reporting
  • Report regularly to the Executive Director on grant tracking and reporting
  • Track statistics relevant to proposal development
  • Create and maintain supplies of relevant materials for proposal submissions (audit, 501(c)(3), board list, etc.)

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
  • Strong editing skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Previous experience in non-profit fundraising and grant writing strongly preferred

Training Available:

  • Agency orientation to gain institutional history and understanding of programs
  • Will send to basic grant writing class if needed
  • Inclusion in staff meetings to maintain and update program knowledge

Please contact: Rhonda Battisto, Executive Director

Email: executivedirector@daytonsbluffseniors.org

Telephone:   651-776-7210 ext. 303