Grant Writer Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington Job at Catholic Charities U

Ministry: Administration Primary Office: Arlington (200 N Glebe Road) Hours per Week: 40 exempt (not a contract position) Starting Salary: $65,100.00 Staff Supervisor: Vice President, Administration Telework Available: Hybrid Please include a cover letter with your application sharing why you want to be a full time Grant Writer for Catholic Charities. Position Description The Grant Writer develops resources, researches funding sources, and writes proposals to obtain grant funding from various organizations to obtain funding for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington (CCDA). The Grant Writer is responsible for finding funding opportunities for the organization and writing polished proposals to earn grant funds. Duties include researching deadlines, drafting grant requests, and submitting reports for approval. Position Responsibilities Work collaboratively with Program Directors to obtain funding sources and prepare grant proposals that reflect the goals and objectives of CCDA (ensuring no conflicts with Catholic identity and values of CCDA) Develop resources, research funding sources, and write proposals to obtain grant funding from various organizations Ensure each grant-writing project complies with the funder’s policies, formats, timelines, reporting, and legal requirements Review and assist in the preparation of restricted/unrestricted grant applications and proposals and other related documents Outline accurate budgets that support the proposed activities defined in the proposal Other Duties Work closely with the Finance team to monitor grant management and disbursement of funds and review for compliance with the terms of grants Monitor proposal process, ensuring funder’s policies and legal requirements are followed Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities Qualifications & Skills Grant writing experience that demonstrates a proven track record of securing new funding opportunities The ability to identify potential and relevant grant writing opportunities Excellent research and organization skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate with all levels within CCDA and with external funders Excellent computer skills including Excel skills required Motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently Must be willing to uphold Catholic moral and social justice teachings in the workplace Knowledge of Catholic Charities Ministries preferred Education and Experience Bachelor's degree 2-4 years of successful grant writing experience Previous grant budget development and management preferred Knowledge of grant application process, scoring criteria, and funding cycles Physical Demands Sitting for periods of time and some light lifting up to 25 lbs. Benefits Vacation, Sick, STD, LTD, Paid FML*, Compassionate Leave, 16 paid holidays in 2025, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, 403B, Life insurance, After 1 year: Pension, Diocesan School Tuition Reimbursement K-12, Education Assistance, Closed between Christmas and New Year's.* Free parking, free shuttle to the metro, concierge building. #J-18808-Ljbffr