Job Description
The Fund Development Department advances the mission of 2Life through fundraising,
communications, and community engagement efforts. This includes grants, events, appeals, major
gifts, relationship building, strategic initiatives, and ongoing external communications.
The Grant Writer role is a new position at 2Life, created to grow the organization's capacity in the
area of foundation and corporate philanthropy. The Grant Writer will report to the Director of
Foundation and Corporate Relations will develop, write, and submit proposals, letters of
inquiry, concept papers, and reports that support 2Life Communities’ mission. In addition to
supporting improved systems for tracking grants, deadlines, and compliance, the position is also
responsible for research, prospecting, collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the
performance of grant-funded activities and programs.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with both a resume and a cover letter.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
● Draft proposals, reports, letters of inquiry, and concept papers/letters for private, family,
and corporate foundations and government entities using past applications and reports,
meeting notes, and other resources. Scan for relevant research, statistics, demographics,
and best practices as needed to develop a narrative. Ensure deadlines are met, including lead
time for review by supervisor and relevant stakeholders.
● Works collaboratively with appropriate 2Life personnel to research, develop, write, and
submit letters of inquiry, concept papers, grant proposals, and reports.
● Identifies new government, corporate, foundation, and private funding prospects to match
organizational priorities.
● Coordinates with the Business Office to create expenditure and income budgets to
accompany proposals.
● Maintains responsibility for management of portfolio of grants, including developing and
implementing work plans and schedules, and tracking progress.
● Informs the supervisor of the progress of all grants and issues that may arise with each grant.
● Maintains confidentiality of information.
● Manages acknowledgement and publicity requirements.
● Other duties as assigned.
PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
● Experience in grant writing, typically 3–8 years, with a strong track record of securing funding.
● Experience that demonstrates a proven history of meeting deadlines, securing new
funding opportunities, and the ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities.
● Strong organizational and writing skills.
● Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adhere to deadlines, and work independently.
● Motivated initiative-taker with the ability to work collaboratively and independently with
purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
● Previous grant budget development and management.
● Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, Google platform, Fundraising software, and PowerPoint
Qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply here
BENEFITS AND MORE
We offer a very rich benefit plan, which for individuals adds 27% on top of the base pay and over 30% for employees +1 and families. Our rewards program includes, butis not limited to:
Robust medical and dental plan
Vision
Employer-paid life and AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
401(k) plan
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
2 floating holidays
Pet insurance
And more!
The above statements intend to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to do this job. The above does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
We desire to build and cultivate an inclusive environment that brings together a diverse workforce with unique experiences, backgrounds, talents, and perspectives.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.