Senior Database Writer - Remote Job at Jeremiah Program in Fort Worth

ABOUT JEREMIAH PROGRAM Jeremiah Program (JP) is a nonprofit organization helping single mothers invest in themselves so they can thrive and take steps towards economic mobility by helping them access higher education, affordable childcare, housing, skills training and career development. At JP, we believe that no mother should have to make the untenable choice between investing in herself or supporting her children. Founded in 1993, this year JP is supporting over 2,000 moms and kids across nine residential and non-residential campuses: Reporting to the Director of Grants, the Regional Grant Writer is a key member of the Campus Support Team (CST), supporting JP’s institutional giving efforts by preparing narratives and other materials for corporate, foundation, organizational, and select government grants for up to three JP campuses. Working in close collaboration with the Director of Grants, as well as finance, program, data, development and leadership teams, the Regional Grant Writer ensures high-quality, on-time submissions of grant proposals, reports, and other funder-related materials. The ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses strong communication skills, and can collaborate across teams to drive successful grant outcomes. Preference will be given to candidates who have fundraising and/or lived experience in one of JP’s direct service communities of Austin, TX or Las Vegas, NV. Grant Narrative Development Develop clear, tailored narratives for corporate, foundation, organizational, and select government grants, including LOIs and reports, aligned with each funder’s priorities, mission, and guidelines. Manage a workload of 10-25 deadlines per month, ensuring timely submission of all materials. Create strengths-based case statements and narratives that highlight JP’s work in the 2Gen model, housing, education, and social justice. Conduct research on local and national trends to enhance JP’s case for support and inspire funder interest. Work closely with program, data, finance, and campus teams to gather necessary information on budgets, programmatic initiatives, and financial compliance. Project Management Lead the coordination of grant submission processes for assigned portfolio, including developing work plans, timelines, and meeting schedules, ensuring quality control and alignment with funder guidelines. Lead bi-weekly grant meetings with campus development staff to stay on top of and plan for all grant-related activities Keep team members and leadership informed of upcoming grant deadlines and cultivation strategies, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration across teams. Use the CRM database (Raiser’s Edge) to track grant deadlines, record interactions with funders, and analyze progress toward grant targets. Attend webinars and information sessions to stay current on upcoming grant opportunities and share insights with the team. The ideal candidate is deeply committed to social justice, with a strong understanding of issues related to housing, education, early childhood, and poverty, and a passion for aligning with JP's mission and racial justice initiatives. they are a self-starter who can manage projects independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues. With exceptional written and verbal communication skills, they can craft persuasive proposals and presentations. Creative and analytical, they can articulate funding needs clearly and design compelling logic models. Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Political Science, Community Organization and Advocacy, or a related field. Minimum of two years proven experience in grant writing, fundraising, or a related field such as research or journalism. Experience writing in social justice and/or movement-building space is a plus. PC proficient, and skilled with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience or familiarity with Raiser’s Edge fundraising database a plus. Ability to travel up to 4 times per year A writing sample is required as a part of the interview process. If you are interested in employment opportunities, please alert your program leader immediately. Preference will be given to candidates who have fundraising and/or lived experience in one of JP’s direct service communities of Austin, TX or Las Vegas, NV. Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $64,000 and $71,000 and are commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans and a generous vacation package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.