We are looking for a Grants Writer to help expand funding opportunities and strengthen proposal development efforts for a mission-driven organization in Galveston, Texas. This role focuses on creating persuasive grant submissions, supporting funding strategy across multiple programs, and maintaining strong oversight of post-award requirements. The ideal candidate brings nonprofit grant writing experience, strong organization, and the ability to manage deadlines, reporting, and compliance details with accuracy.
Responsibilities:
- Develop compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and related funding narratives tailored to organizational goals and program needs.
- Research and evaluate prospective grant opportunities that can support educational growth and broader operational priorities.
- Partner with internal teams to shape funding strategies, gather content, and translate program objectives into competitive submissions.
- Manage grant calendars and submission schedules to ensure proposals, renewals, and required follow-up activities are completed on time.
- Monitor award requirements by tracking reporting commitments, compliance obligations, and other post-award deliverables.
- Maintain accurate records of proposal activity, funder status, and reporting milestones within Raiser’s Edge or a comparable grant tracking platform.
- Prepare clear internal updates and documentation that support visibility into pipeline progress, deadlines, and funding outcomes.
- Bachelor’s degree required; coursework or education in business is helpful but not essential.
- At least 3 years of nonprofit grant writing experience with a track record of developing successful funding proposals.
- Demonstrated strength in proposal development, including writing, editing, and organizing complex submission materials.
- Working knowledge of grant compliance practices, including deadline management, award conditions, and reporting expectations.
- Experience using grant management, donor tracking, or reporting systems; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal stakeholders.