Grant Writer

Grant Writer

The Grant Writer is responsible for familiarizing themselves with Meals on Wheels Central Texas (MOWCTX) programs, goals, and financial needs in order to effectively write grants and reports in support of the organization's needs. Duties include researching, identifying, and writing grants to support existing and planned program activities as well as collecting, analyzing, and reporting data. The Grant Writer also performs research on current foundation donors and prospective foundation donors to determine their giving history, proclivity, capability, and other information as needed for the Development team. This position reports to the Director of Development and works closely with the Chief Advancement Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and other organizational leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field from accredited university/college, or equivalent combination of education and experience (1 year of experience = 1 year of college) preferred.
• Candidate has undergone coursework or training in grant proposal, business, or technical writing and/or has experience with meeting all guidelines required by granting sources and individuals or will complete coursework or training within six (6) months of hire.
• Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to write clearly and concisely for strictly formatted funding and other applications and for a wide variety of audiences.
• Able to compile research to supplement and support grants and other requests for assistance.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of application requirements of corporate and foundation donors.
• Able to follow precise application guidelines and meet strict deadlines.
• Able to deeply understand the programs and funding priorities of MOWCTX and equally able to articulate those programs and priorities to foundation donors.
• Adept at conducting grant research and prospect research on foundations and institutions.
• Able to manage quickly changing priorities and tasks.
• Able to meet or exceed the reporting requirements of funders.
• Team player to the point of inspiring those around you.
• Demonstrate good judgment, confidentiality, tact, and poise at all times.
• Self-starter driven by results.
• Abides by the confidentiality and ethical rules of MOWCTX.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Development & Management

• Write and submit high-quality grant applications for all MOWCTX programs and MOWCTX In-Home Care.
• Manage the full grant lifecycle, including drafting narratives, compiling supporting documents, and reviewing grant contracts.
• Coordinate with program staff to gather data and "success stories" to create compelling, person-centered narratives.
• Ensure all pending proposals are maintained in the System of Record (Salesforce) from research through submittal.

Prospect Research & Strategy

• Perform continuous research to identify new funding sources and maintain a pipeline of prospective foundation donors.
• Analyze prospect information, including timelines, application due dates, and specific funder requirements.
• Maintain accurate records in the Salesforce donor database to track prospect status and history.

Stewardship & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to funders, maintaining compliance with all grant requirements.
• Manage grant stewardship through personalized thank-you letters and funder recognition efforts.
• Abide by the ethical rules of the organization and maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive donor data.
• Ensure grants are entered into the Salesforce database and perform other duties as assigned.
• Partner with the Director of Development, Chief Advancement Officer, and other Executive Leadership of the organization to ensure relationships are developed and cultivated between Meals on Wheels Central Texas and the funders.

Organizational Support

• Represent organization at fundraising events, workplace fairs and other miscellaneous events, occasionally working outside of normal business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned. All employees must contribute to meal delivery, meal management, or office support based on their scheduled hours. Full-time employees: Complete eight (8) shifts per year in one of these areas.

Workplace Environment and Physical Demands

• Constantly performs work indoors.
• Occasionally walks to perform some work.
• Constantly reads information on a computer monitor and in writing.
• Frequently presents information to variable audiences.
• Constantly moves and uses limbs to perform work; this position requires good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Occasionally travels locally.
• Frequently move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other general office equipment.
• Frequently use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Occasionally move objects up to 20 pounds.

Meals on Wheels Central Texas provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, you will be given written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before any adverse action is taken. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not influence the choice of documents presented for Form I-9.