Grant Writer Job at Food Bank of South Jersey in Pennsauken Township

Overview

The Food Bank of South Jersey believes that no one should go to bed hungry. Since 1985, it has served the children, families, and seniors of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties by distributing safe and healthy food, providing nutrition education and cooking courses, and developing sustainable pathways for neighbors to improve their lives. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and member of Feeding America, FBSJ distributed nearly 18 million meals in 2023, through direct distributions and its network of more than 200 partner agencies.

To learn more about how you can become a valued part of the FBSJ team, dedicated to building community awareness and creating an efficient emergency food distribution network to eliminate hunger, visit www.foodbanksj.org.

Employment Details

Employment Status: Full-time, Exempt

Reports to: Director, Grants

Job Family: Project Manager

Date Revised: July 2025

Summary of Position

The Grant Writer will play a pivotal role in securing and managing high-level institutional funding to elevate Food Bank of South Jersey’s grant efforts and drive sustainable funding growth. This position will take ownership of grant proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and long-term sustainability. The Grant Writer will develop and execute grant strategies and strengthen relationships with key funders. This role requires advanced writing, research, and project management skills to elevate FBSJ’s grant efforts and drive sustainable funding growth.

Position Responsibilities

• Grant Strategy: Execute grant strategy to secure funding from government agencies, private foundations, and corporate donors.
• Identify and pursue grants that align with FBSJ’s mission.
• Collaborate with programmatic management to align proposals with strategic priorities.
• Craft and submit highly detailed narratives of all funding levels, demonstrating impact, scalability, and sustainability.
• Manage complex proposal elements, including multi-department collaborations, consortium applications, and technical components.

Grants Management & Compliance

• Oversee the grant application pipeline, reporting schedules, and compliance tracking.
• Partner with the finance team to develop accurate budgets and financial reports for grant proposals.
• Ensure that all grant deliverables, reporting requirements, and compliance standards are met.
• Serve as a point of contact for select institutional funders.
• Represent FBSJ in funder meetings and networking events.

Education, Experience & Skills

• At least three years of grant writing experience, including government, foundation, and corporate grants.
• Proven track record in securing six-figure+ grants and managing complex funding relationships.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with experience in funding prospecting and donor engagement.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in grants management systems, donor databases, and compliance tracking tools.

Technical Competencies

• Intermediate Proposal Development
• Accounting Skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Prospect Research Skills
• External Communication Skills (with Partners and clients)
• Internal Communication Skills
• Meeting Facilitation Skills
• Subject Matter Expertise in Grants

Behavioral Competencies for Project Managers

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in assignments and priorities and adjusts behavior accordingly.
• Community/Client Focus: Prioritizes community and client needs and engages with internal and external customers.
• Commitment to Belonging: Fosters an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.
• Decision Making: Gathers relevant information, assesses options, and makes timely, effective decisions.
• Results Orientation: Focuses on achieving specific outcomes and driving performance.

We believe in pay transparency. The annual salary for this position is $75,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our approach to compensation values the expertise and contributions of all team members.

The Food Bank of South Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment – including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge – will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Background checks and drug screening will be completed for final candidates.

Benefits

The Food Bank of South Jersey offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees and their families including medical, prescription, dental, vision and company paid life insurance coverage. Employees can participate in our 401K retirement savings plan. FBSJ offers a generous paid time off plan in addition to paid holidays, birthday pay and floating holiday pay. Employees enjoy tuition reimbursement benefits along with professional development opportunities.