Grant Writer

Grant Writer

Delaware County Community College (DCCC), located outside of the Philadelphia Metro area, is looking for a talented and dynamic Grant Writer to join our team of higher education professionals who are committed to student success.

The Grant Writer will play a key role in advancing Delaware County Community College's (DCCC) mission by supporting the fundraising and grant-seeking priorities of the College and Educational Foundation. This role is responsible for assisting the Director of Grants in researching, writing, and stewarding grants through the College and Educational Foundation, including private, federal and state grants. The Grant Writer will report to the Director of Grants and collaborate closely with the President's Office, Institutional Advancement, Finance Department, faculty, and other college administrators to develop proposals that support institutional priorities.

Essential Functions

1. Research funding opportunities and assist with maintaining prospect information on foundations, corporations, and government funders.
2. Write, prepare, and submit compelling letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and supporting materials to funders, ensuring timely submission and compliance with funder requirements.
3. Develop preliminary budget narratives and collaborate with the Finance Department to adapt funded proposals as necessary during the post-award period.
4. Provide administrative and compliance support to project managers during the post-award period.
5. Lead the proposal-development process across multiple departments, establish internal deadlines, obtain required information from contributors, and move projects to completion within fixed external deadlines.
6. Maintain a comprehensive calendar of grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and stewardship activities, and ensure timely follow-through on all commitments.
7. Collaborate with faculty and administrators across academic divisions to gather programmatic information needed for proposal narratives and reports.
8. Maintain accurate and organized records of grant submissions, awards, and reporting in grant management systems and shared institutional files.
9. Assist in developing and maintaining templates, boilerplate language, and a centralized library of grant and foundation resources.
10. Participate in interactive, on-site meetings during normal business hours and on a regular basis; regular on-site office hours.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must be an engaging, effective, innovative, dynamic partner who is strategic and fosters collaboration. This individual will be able to demonstrate the use of best practice strategies associated with all aspects of grants writing. This individual will demonstrate a spirit of an independent problem-solver and a strong understanding of the College's mission and goals. The Grant Writer will demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism when dealing with financial and grant materials. The Grant Writer will also have a demonstrated ability to encourage, model, embrace, and incorporate diverse thought and perspective of all individuals of various backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives to foster an all-inclusive environment and drive results.

Experience & Education

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of two-plus (2+) years of experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, or a related field, with demonstrated success in researching and writing successful proposals, preferably to foundation, corporate, or private funders. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, English, business, public administration, education, nonprofit management, or a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required; master's degree in a related field of study is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Background Clearances: Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance); Verification of educational credentials For immediate consideration, interested candidates can apply online at

DCCC offers a great competitive salary, with an outstanding benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug for all benefit eligible employees; College Paid Disability and Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plans (5% Employee Mandatory Contribution and a 10% Match by the College); Generous PTO, Holiday and Winter Break Schedule; Tuition Waiver & Tuition Reimbursement benefits; and a Four (4) Day Work Week Each Summer; Professional Development Opportunities; and a Supportive Work/Life Balance Campus Environment. Note: Temporary and Grant-funded employees are not eligible for tuition reimbursement unless the specific grant supports such funding for these purposes.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

DCCC fosters a work environment, and a learning community focused on student success by delivering quality, affordable, and responsive educational opportunities in a technologically rich and supportive environment. We celebrate differences and commit to an "open door" policy for individuals with varying levels of knowledge, skills, experiences, and needs. By embracing diverse collegial perspectives, we seek to make inclusivity, teamwork, and respect the foundation for our students to reach their academic goals and on staff to thrive professionally. Delaware County Community College strongly encourages applications from members of traditionally under-represented groups. DCCC promotes an organizational culture and structure that honors diversity through integration of the principles of access, inclusion and most importantly equality. DCCC is an equal employment opportunity employer, valuing diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging.