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Atlantic Housing Foundation

Grant Writer Contract Job at Atlantic Housing Foundation in Dallas

Atlantic Housing Foundation, Dallas, TX, United States, 75215

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Job Description

Grant Writer Success Factors

  • Secure Strategic Funding

    • Identify and research funding opportunities from federal, state, corporate, foundation, and private sources that align with AHF’s mission and priorities.

    • Collaborate with program managers to develop logic models, measurable objectives, and competitive proposals.

    • Write persuasive, well-researched proposals and applications that inspire funder confidence.

    • Build budgets in partnership with the Director of Finance that are accurate, compelling, and aligned with project goals.

  • Ensure Proposal Excellence and Compliance

    • Lead a structured review process so all proposals meet quality, compliance, and funder requirements before submission.

    • Maintain a master grant calendar to track opportunities, deadlines, and reporting obligations.

    • Manage timelines across multiple projects to ensure on-time submissions and seamless reporting.

    • Translate complex program details into clear, data-driven narratives that stand out to reviewers.

    • Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals.

  • Foster Internal and External Collaboration

  • Cultivate partnerships with community agencies, educational institutions, government entities, financial institutions, corporations, and faith-based organizations serving low-income and at-risk populations.

  • Collaborate with property teams to secure letters of support, negotiate collaborations, and present compelling proposals to funders.

  • Provide regular updates to leadership and committees on funding pursuits, outcomes, and impact.

  • Work with Compliance and property teams to transition awarded grants into implementation and ensure deliverables are achieved.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, creative writing, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).

  • Minimum of five years’ successful grant writing experience with a proven record of securing major grants.

  • Previous federal grant application, submission, and approval experience preferred.

  • Excellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising processes.

  • Experience developing grant budgets.

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Skilled in research, analysis, and aligning funding opportunities with organizational needs.

  • Proficient in Google Workspace.

  • Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, partners, and donors.

Additional Information

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