Sr. Grant Writer Job at Fathers & Families Support Center in St. Louis

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Fathers & Families Support Center – Full‑Time / Exempt, Mid‑Senior level, Status: Full‑Time / Exempt, Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Pay Range

$75,000 – $100,000 per year

Job Description

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to identify and clarify opportunities and needs of the agency to write and prepare persuasive proposals to secure agency funding. Candidate must demonstrate a successful track record in grant acquisition and management as extensive grant writing and solicitation of financial aid from businesses, governmental agencies, and communities are required.

Responsibilities

• Write coherent, compelling, and persuasive proposals for local, state, and federal grants.
• Research and bring to the attention of CEO available grants and funding applicable to the agency.
• Focus on grant writing and proposal development.
• Collaboration of grants, funding, and other initiatives surrounding agency funding.
• Oversee FFSC staff training on new grants.
• Collaborate with other agencies to gather and share grant writing and other development resources.
• Reporting, documentation, donation tracking through donor database and other platforms.
• Networking, developing, and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Communicate with programmatic teams, staff, and finance to assist with the development of strong and competitive proposals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, balance multiple projects, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Outstanding communication, grammar, writing, and persuasive initiatives are essential for this position.
• Attention to detail and focus on accuracy.
• Research and identify funding solutions for agency needs as approved.
• Understanding and practice of NASW code of ethics and FFSC agency policies.
• Empathy for the plight of FFSC’s client and a desire to meet the agency’s goals and mission.
• Experience with donor software a plus and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) needed.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Writing, Public Relations, Communications, or related.
• At least 5 years of fundraising and grant writing experience with verifiable history of grants awarded.

What FFSC has to offer

• Competitive pay based on experience; 401(k) plan with 6% employer match.
• 95% employer paid medical; partial payment towards qualified dependents coverage; FSA/HSA options.
• Low‑rate Dental & Vision coverage; employer paid Life Insurance, STD/LTD plus buy‑up options.
• Generous PTO package with 15 paid holidays; flexible work/life balance.
• Annual staff retreat and an opportunity to be part of a fantastic mission‑driven agency.

The impact made by this position

To foster healthy relationships by strengthening families and communities. At FFSC, we work to ensure fathers remain in the lives of their children. The candidate will contribute to the agency’s mission by writing compelling proposals to secure funding that will aid in assisting participants. FFSC has grown into a comprehensive service agency, reaching nearly 18,000 fathers and making a difference for almost 45,000 children.

This job description may not list all duties. Performance of other duties may be requested and related duties assigned as needed.