Habitat for Humanity
Grant Writer
Habitat for Humanity, Maple Shade, New Jersey, us, 08052
Grant Writer
Under the supervision of the Chief Development Officer, the
Grant Writer
provides leadership to the organization through project management of corporate, government, and foundation grants. They provide key oversight in database management and individual donor prospecting to drive revenue growth for the organization. They support the success of all programs at Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey, by assessing strategic grant solicitation, data analysis for prospecting and moves management. This position ensures that all funding needs at our organization are met through funding cycles, fundraising campaigns and events, program growth. A successful candidate in this position will be able to cultivate a strong private foundation, federal, and corporate grant pipeline.
Grant and Project ManagementStudy and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs and financial needs of the organization.Targeted grant research, planning and managing a master grants calendar, completing letters of intent, preparing grant proposals and formal grant applications, stewarding corporate and foundation relationships, and ensuring that grant compliance and reporting requirements are met.Leading efforts for private and corporate foundation giving through research, relationship building, grant writing, and reporting.Overseeing government grants research, writing, and reporting.Identifying, cultivating, and securing new foundation donors, and stewarding existing foundation donors in the portfolio.Work with internal teams to identify funding needs and to create budgets and compelling narratives to support successful grants.Ensuring timely and effective grants management and compliance with requirements.Tracking and meeting all deadlines on a comprehensive reporting calendar including all foundation and government grant funding opportunitiesMeeting or exceeding specific annual revenue goals for foundation giving and government grants.Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders.Maintain records and submit reports related to grantWork with other departments to ensure deadlines are being met.
Data ManagementCreate queries and exports to build segmented reports and communications, donor recognition lists and high-level reports.Manage the integrity of the fundraising database, which includes verification of all data, analytics, and related reporting. Manage all ongoing maintenance, including managing permissions and data hygiene activities to enhance and sustain data integrity and health.
Other Duties:Assist with the writing for marketing materials including newsletters, thank you letters, annual appeals, annual reports, and more.Provide draft of speeches for senior leadership and board members.Assist with writing press releases and other communications material.Aid with Fundraising Events upon request of the Chief Development Officer
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Experience which should demonstrate a proven track record of securing new funding opportunitiesExcellent research and communication skills--Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse dataExcellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising processBe highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processesCreative thinker with a strategic mindset and ability to see the big picture while leading the team to implement actionable plans in a timely manner.Strong program management skills with an understanding of how to use data to build healthy and thriving donor pipelines across various fundraising programs.Genuine display of high level self- and other-awareness.Commitment to fostering a community-centric approach to storytelling and fundraising that respectfully translates Habitat's impact while inspiring donors to engage as equal partners in the work.Strong organizational skills and the ability to bring structure to systems and processes.Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organizationMotivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills and Abilities3 to 5 years of experience as a successful grant writerBachelor's degree preferred, but not requiredPrevious grant budget development and managementA proven record of securing major grants with certifiable referencesKnowledge of grant application process, scoring criteria and funding cyclesPrevious federal grant application, submission, approval and management of funds
Please post the compensation: $26.44 - $31.25 per hour.
To Apply: Please contact [emailprotected]
#LI-aff
Location:
Maple Shade, NJ
State/Region:
New Jersey
Position Category:
Affiliate-Opportunity
Type:
Affiliate
Function:
US Affiliate
Travel:
About Habitat for HumanityHabitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.At Habitat for Humanity International, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of varied races (which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles and hair texture), ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.
Under the supervision of the Chief Development Officer, the
Grant Writer
provides leadership to the organization through project management of corporate, government, and foundation grants. They provide key oversight in database management and individual donor prospecting to drive revenue growth for the organization. They support the success of all programs at Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey, by assessing strategic grant solicitation, data analysis for prospecting and moves management. This position ensures that all funding needs at our organization are met through funding cycles, fundraising campaigns and events, program growth. A successful candidate in this position will be able to cultivate a strong private foundation, federal, and corporate grant pipeline.
Grant and Project ManagementStudy and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs and financial needs of the organization.Targeted grant research, planning and managing a master grants calendar, completing letters of intent, preparing grant proposals and formal grant applications, stewarding corporate and foundation relationships, and ensuring that grant compliance and reporting requirements are met.Leading efforts for private and corporate foundation giving through research, relationship building, grant writing, and reporting.Overseeing government grants research, writing, and reporting.Identifying, cultivating, and securing new foundation donors, and stewarding existing foundation donors in the portfolio.Work with internal teams to identify funding needs and to create budgets and compelling narratives to support successful grants.Ensuring timely and effective grants management and compliance with requirements.Tracking and meeting all deadlines on a comprehensive reporting calendar including all foundation and government grant funding opportunitiesMeeting or exceeding specific annual revenue goals for foundation giving and government grants.Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders.Maintain records and submit reports related to grantWork with other departments to ensure deadlines are being met.
Data ManagementCreate queries and exports to build segmented reports and communications, donor recognition lists and high-level reports.Manage the integrity of the fundraising database, which includes verification of all data, analytics, and related reporting. Manage all ongoing maintenance, including managing permissions and data hygiene activities to enhance and sustain data integrity and health.
Other Duties:Assist with the writing for marketing materials including newsletters, thank you letters, annual appeals, annual reports, and more.Provide draft of speeches for senior leadership and board members.Assist with writing press releases and other communications material.Aid with Fundraising Events upon request of the Chief Development Officer
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Experience which should demonstrate a proven track record of securing new funding opportunitiesExcellent research and communication skills--Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse dataExcellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising processBe highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processesCreative thinker with a strategic mindset and ability to see the big picture while leading the team to implement actionable plans in a timely manner.Strong program management skills with an understanding of how to use data to build healthy and thriving donor pipelines across various fundraising programs.Genuine display of high level self- and other-awareness.Commitment to fostering a community-centric approach to storytelling and fundraising that respectfully translates Habitat's impact while inspiring donors to engage as equal partners in the work.Strong organizational skills and the ability to bring structure to systems and processes.Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organizationMotivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills and Abilities3 to 5 years of experience as a successful grant writerBachelor's degree preferred, but not requiredPrevious grant budget development and managementA proven record of securing major grants with certifiable referencesKnowledge of grant application process, scoring criteria and funding cyclesPrevious federal grant application, submission, approval and management of funds
Please post the compensation: $26.44 - $31.25 per hour.
To Apply: Please contact [emailprotected]
#LI-aff
Location:
Maple Shade, NJ
State/Region:
New Jersey
Position Category:
Affiliate-Opportunity
Type:
Affiliate
Function:
US Affiliate
Travel:
About Habitat for HumanityHabitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.At Habitat for Humanity International, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of varied races (which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles and hair texture), ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.