4KIDS of South Florida, Inc. is hiring: Grant Writer in Delray Beach

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Do you want a meaningful career advocating for children in crisis through your work in writing grants? 4KIDS is looking for a Grant Writer who will be responsible for developing and writing grant proposals and who will persuasively communicate 4KIDS' mission and programs to potential funders.

Job Description:

• Writes all grants for 4KIDS with review by the Grants Manager and other relevant persons as warranted
• Submits letters of interests, proposals, follow-up reports, and other information to funders and potential funders
• Researches foundations and funders through various methods
• Performs correspondence and acknowledgements for all granting organizations; timely mailing of funder acknowledgements and stewardship pieces
• Assists at events and organization-wide occasions as needed
• Maintains the confidentiality of donors, department and organization at all times
• Develop and implement a plan for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of grant-making Companies/Foundations
• Ensures the development of new strategies to leverage and secure new resources from private, corporate, non-profit and government sources in support of established goals and objectives set forth in the annual grants budget.
• Responsible for securing and managing the renewals of the annual grant revenue budget
• Identify, apply for and coordinate the administration of federal, state, local, foundation and corporate grants in accordance to applicable standards, regulations and guidelines
• Meets grant and proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates, for information-gathering, document preparation, document review and approval
• Assists the Vice President of Programs and other related Program Directors to ensure that grant contracts are executed, per deadlines
• Participates in prospective funder, community partner, and internal grants meetings
• Submits applicable progress reports on status of grants and outcome achievements to designated staff and funders
• Initiates and develops relationships with prospective funders; maintains strong relationships with existing funding sources
• Maintains working knowledge on current fundraising practices in the non-profit/children’s services sector through reading, participating in seminars and other educational opportunities, and professional contacts

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, public administration, or related field preferred
• Proficiency with databases and Microsoft Office
• Minimum 3-5 years grant writing experience with foundations, government (local, state, and federal) contracts and corporations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Efficient time management skills with a strong ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously, while paying extreme attention to detail and accuracy
• Sound judgement and strong decision making ability
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Why 4KIDS?

• Certified Best Christian Workplace for 7 years in a row
• Excellent benefit package (medical/dental/life/disability insurance and retirement plan with match provided)
• Excellent vacation and holiday benefits
• Great staff culture
• Amazing workplace environment
• Fulfilling career providing Hope, Homes & Healing for children in crisis

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other

Industries

Non-profit Organizations