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GRANT WRITER

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

YWCA Central Massachusetts - Worcester, MA

Position Type

Part Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Day

Description

Responsible for writing grant proposals for operating, program/project and/or capital projects to private, corporate and government sources in line with the YWCA’s mission with the purpose of securing grant funding for YWCA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Research foundation, corporate and government grant sources at the local, state, regional and national levels that match YWCA’s mission and program priorities and qualify ongoing, existing and new funding opportunities.

+ Develop and write grant components. Research, compile, describe, organize, analyze and present data and information to write persuasive grant proposals.

+ Work with other staff members and departments to collect data and information necessary to write proposals and assist in producing compliance and or progress reports.

+ Coordinate the grant submission process insuring deadlines are met.

+ Maintain necessary records, files, reports, databases and resource materials pertinent to grant activities.

+ Work collaboratively with Resource Development team and assist with other activities as directed

Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week, daytime hours, in-person, Monday through Friday

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree required

+ At least two years experience in grant writing or fund development with a human service agency

+ Superior writing and editing skills

+ Strong organizational and functional communication skills

+ Ability to problem solve, work independently and function as part of a team

+ Detail oriented and ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

+ Knowledge of grant resources and experience in conducting grant research

+ Ability to work flexible hours

+ Valid MA driver’s license