Grant Writer & Development Specialist

The Grant Writer & Development Specialist will be responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding contributions for a defined portfolio of private and family foundations and government entities. Specific responsibilities include working with the Director of Foundations and Government Support (DFGS) to conduct rigorous research and grants searches to identify new foundations and government funders; managing a portfolio of foundation and government grants, including writing tailored, strategic grant proposals and applications; and contributing to the development and execution of funder stewardship plans, among other responsibilities.Essential Functions:Working closely with the Director of Foundations and Government Support (DFGS), help manage JSSA’s current grants program, including researching, writing,, and coordinating all aspects of the grants cycle:Use grant search tools to develop a robust list of new funder prospects.Manage a portfolio of foundation and government funders. Work collaboratively with DFGS, Program Directors, and the Finance department to develop and submit grant deliverables (application packages, proposals, reports).Manage grants data and develop/monitor the grants calendar, timelines, and task lists to ensure the grants team completes and submits all deliverables.Maintain a library of grant support documents (financial forms, resumes, Board lists, etc.).Coordinate and assist with grant reporting, including working with project directors and finance staff to meet all reporting requirements and communicate program success.Contribute to the stewardship of funders by working closely with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and DFGS.Minimum Education, Experience, and Work Experience Required:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., English, Journalism, Communications, Public Health, Sociology). Master’s degree is a plus.Minimum of five years of successful grant writing and grant management experience in a nonprofit organization. Proven track record writing funding proposals in a clear and compelling manner and successfully securing awards of $50,000 or more.Strong written and oral communication skills.Funder/donor prospect research skills or ability to learn these quickly.Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).Experience using a CRM (JSSA uses Virtuous) to manage funder and grant records.Personal and Professional Competencies Sought:Excellent organizational skills, including prioritizing, managing multiple tasks, and meeting deadlines.Ability to produce high-quality proposals, applications, reports, and other deliverables consistently, clearly, and accurately under strict deadlines.Ability to assimilate and interpret program content and concepts and translate information in writing for different audiences.Have a basic understanding of program budgets.Self-motivated to set and achieve high goals.Enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility, and the desire to work as a member of a team and the ability to work independently as needed.PLEASE ATTACH A COVER LETTER TO YOUR RESUME OR UPLOAD IT IN ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A JOB THAT WILL REQUIRE EXTENSIVE WRITING .