Grant Writer

Sinapis is looking for a talented Grant Writer with a background in business as mission, entrepreneurship, or global economic development to lead our grant writing efforts. This individual understands our mission and has the skills to help audiences better comprehend our work. This position assists the development team in developing strong concepts for the solicitation of new opportunities, manages grant writing projects, develops reports, and stewards relationships with grant funders. Key performance indicators include revenue growth through grant acquisition and grant renewals.Reporting To: Director of DevelopmentLocation: Remote or Indianapolis, INExpected Hours: Half-time, salariedExperience: 5+ years in relevant writing experienceWHAT YOU WILL DOPrepare proposals for major donorsIdentify, research, and solicit funding from grant-making organizations in coordination with the development teamSupport in editing and maintaining a robust and thorough Sinapis case statementWrite requests to grant makers through letters of intent, proposals, applications, and other methodsAssist field teams in identifying funding needs and developing proposal evaluation toolsWork with the finance team to develop budgets for grant applicationsProvide prompt responses to internal and external information inquiries of the organizationMaintain grant records, track due dates for applications and reports; serve as point person for grant compliance, assessing if programs are meeting expectations and timelines of grant awardsHelp Sinapis share the stories of amazing entrepreneurs who are growing businesses and bringing about economic and spiritual transformation in emerging and frontier marketsEnsure Sinapis brand standards are being upheldEffectively leverage AI to streamline research, generate proposal drafts, and enhance data analysis, saving time while improving accuracy and creativityDemonstrate the Sinapis core values of being relational, excellent, joyful, open-handed, innovative, Christ-centered, eager to serve, and a wise steward (REJOICES)Lean forward to meet other needs of your manager and team as anticipated or assignedWHO WE ARE LOOKING FORYou have an amazing attention to detail with expectation of zero typos or grammatical errorsYou are a successful writer with an interest in writing about where business, mission, and the Kingdom of God intersect for Christian international development or impact investment organizationsYou have a great education and have excelled in demanding professional environmentsYou have experience working with teams to translate ideas into actionable items and aren't afraid to ask "so what" to help clarify an idea for the target audienceYou are a follower of Christ and have a healthy relationship with HimYou are highly organized and bring a structured process to story research and grant writingYou are humble and have a teachable spiritYou are energetic, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile to complete an assignmentREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSA heart for our mission and a growing passion for alleviating poverty through private sector developmentYou love to write and tell storiesWorking understanding of Facebook, Instagram, Canva, and WhatsAppExcellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligenceStrong character and integrityAbility to work independently in a small team environmentKnowledge of Microsoft Office and the Google SuiteDESIRED QUALIFICATIONSUndergraduate degree in writing, English, journalism, or marketing from a strong schoolWork experience in an emerging market economy, preferably in East Africa5+ years of relevant experience in a writing role at a nonprofit, creative agency, small business, or international mission organization that shows your ability to work on a variety of projectsWHAT YOU CAN EXPECTDeep, fulfilling impact. This is a mission impacting thousands of lives economically, socially, and spiritually.An opportunity to tell the story of incredible entrepreneurs that God is using to grow companies that provide jobs for the poor and change communities around the world.World-class development experience. We work at the frontier and the leading edge of private-sector development, and you'll gain excellent experience in enterprise solutions to poverty.Unique professional experiences, development, and mentorship opportunities.IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYINGPlease only submit your application directly to sinapis.com/careers. You must include a PDF resume and a one-page cover letter that sufficiently addresses the following:What motivated you to apply for this role?Sinapis is a Christian organization with a mission of making disciples and alleviating poverty through the power of entrepreneurship. Briefly describe what this mission means to you.In your own words, what will make a Grant Writer in this role successful?What else would you like to share with us as we consider your application? (You may discuss expected constraints, personal circumstances, professional aspirations, or anything else you feel would be relevant for the hiring committee to consider).We are excited to read your cover letter. Please note that applications without the required materials will not be considered.