Grant Writer Job at YES House in Gillette

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years or older with a high school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree preferred: in English, Communications, Journalism, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in grants, policy research, news reporting, writing, or a similar professional area.

• Strong decision-making and accountability mindset, with the ability to take initiative and proactively manage workloads.

• Effective communicator, collaborator and building community partnerships.
• High emotional intelligence and resilience
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Tech-savvy and data-driven, with the ability to document progress effectively, analyze patterns, and use technology to enhance case management efficiency.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development, with a growth mindset focused on improving self, team, and agency outcomes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular comprehensive grant funding searches for all programs and top priority project areas as identified by the organization
  • Provide insight and expertise into grant opportunities and fundable proposals
• Develop strong funding proposals for federal, state, local, and private grant applications
  • Effectively present the qualifications of the Y.E.S. House and the project team in written form
  • Research and present evidence for the need for and effectiveness of Y.E.S. House programming to funders
  • Present project designs, implementation plans and timelines, staffing plans, evaluation methods, and dissemination approaches in project proposals
  • Acquire and attach appropriate appendices for grant proposals
• Communicate project timelines and deadlines with appropriate staff, ensuring staff are alerted to new funding opportunities in a timely fashion
• Work closely with community partners in crafting joint applications
• Ensure timely and complete submissions of applications
• Communicate professionally and amicably with potential funders or other application support staff before and after submission of proposals
• Participate in activities during the proposal review process such as funder site visits
• Participate in monitoring and audit activities with the Grant Coordinator and other key program staff
• Understand and contribute to the organization of grant files, including applications and contracts, MOUs and Letters of Support, organizational policies and procedures, performance reports and financial records, etc.
• Attend staff meetings and organizational events as encouraged
• Engage in professional development opportunities such as reading, classes, workshops, conferences, etc.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of staff, client, and organizational information and always abide by professional ethics

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, databases, and software navigation.
• Excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of independent work.
• Ethical decision-making and professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Positive work ethic, adaptable attitude, and commitment to team collaboration.
• Attention to detail, initiative, and proactive approach to identifying funding opportunities.