Grant Writer

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Grant Writer

About Our Organization 

At Soukup Strategic Solutions, we have the privilege of advising our community’s top leaders in the nonprofit sector. Our clients have selected us to guide them in making their organizations more effective at achieving their missions. We are proud of our strong reputation as one of our community’s most trusted resources in strategic planning, fundraising, nonprofit management, and Board development.

Our clients are large and small nonprofits that positively impact our world in countless ways. Their leaders are some of the most talented and generous people in our community. Through our work with them, we make a measurable impact on thousands of lives. Our clients depend on our expertise, and we see it as an honor to deliver high quality service to them.

Our employees are self-motivated, life-long learners who value being members of a team and are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of service. We are seeking new team members to help us build our clients’ capacities to fulfill their missions and achieve their goals. We are looking for talented professionals who share our love for working with nonprofits and who aspire to make a difference in the world. The ideal candidate has experience in the nonprofit sector, preferably in the areas of grant writing and nonprofit management.

Job Location

The majority of work will be performed remotely. Some travel is required.

Time Commitment

This is a full-time position. Some evening and weekend hours will be required to fulfill client needs.  

Grant Writer Job Tasks 

Grant Research

  • Develop a deep understanding of clients’ programmatic offerings, innovations, and data to inform grant writing and reporting activities.
  • Coordinate the work process from the release of the application through submission.
  • Research grant opportunities at the federal, state, and local level.
  • Determine whether funding opportunities match clients’ priorities for funding their programs and services.
  • Research guidelines for specific funders.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with grant funders.

Proposal Writing 

  • Write compelling and persuasive grant proposals, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation.
  • Identify the required materials needed from the Client to complete funding requests.
  • Collaborate with client to gather accurate information and data for proposals.
  • Ensure all proposals meet the specific requirements and guidelines of each funder.
  • Submit grant proposals on behalf of clients, including all required attachments, before the deadline and maintain documentation of submission.

Grant Management and Reporting 

  • Maintain grant records, including files of all proposals, contracts, and reports.
  • Track the status of submitted proposals and follow up with funders as necessary.
  • Manage grant reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submission of progress reports and financial reports to funders.
  • Maintain detailed records of grant activities, funding received, and outcomes achieved.

General 

  • Meet with supervisor.
  • Prepare reports on work activities and progress toward Company objectives.
  • Keep track of and report time on Company timesheet.
  • Collaborate with other Company employees and interns.
  • Other general duties in support of the Company’s grant writing strategies.

Work Context 

  • Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
  • Requires telephone conversations
  • Requires interfacing with a computer
  • Requires virtual video conferencing on camera
  • Requires use of electronic mail
  • Requires writing grant applications, logic models, letters, memos, articles, and reports
  • Requires preparation of budgets and financial reports
  • Requires use of AI
  • Requires face-to-face and online discussions with individuals or teams
  • Requires work with others in a group or team
  • Requires work with external customers or the public
  • Requires competition or awareness of competitive pressures
  • Requires being exact or highly accurate
  • Mistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences
  • Requires meeting strict deadlines
  • Opportunity to make decisions without supervision
  • Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients, or the company
  • Includes traveling to various locations
  • Includes responsibility for work outcomes and results

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required (degree in English, Writing, Marketing, Communications or Journalism preferred)

Experience

Demonstrated professional experience in writing (2+ years grant writing and grant management preferred)

Specific Knowledge / Skills Required:

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • English language and grammar skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook
  • Ability to meet aggressive deadlines on multiple projects
  • Ability to work remotely
  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the grant writing process from research to reporting
  • Experienced in the use of online grant portals
  • Excellent proofreading skills

Specific Knowledge / Skills Preferred:

  • Experience with eCivis, Instrumntl, or other grant research platforms
  • Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles and ethics
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, SharePoint, Planner
  • Ability to develop budgets and financial reports from data shared by clients
  • Experience with DonorPerfect, Raiser’s Edge/NXT, Bloomerang, or other donor databases
  • Regular use of Teams, Zoom
  • Familiarity and experience with AI technologies (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Fireflies, etc.)

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter by email to Careers@SoukupStrategicSolutions.com.