Development and Communications Senior Associate (Grantwriter)

About the Role

Provides leadership and support in grant writing, program planning, and program development. You will write and submit funding proposals and other significant documents in a timely manner, support the agency’s social media presence, and lead projects in development and communication, including data collection, publications, marketing, and reporting to funders.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop high-level, complex proposals and submit them in a timely manner.
• Develop and write funding proposals and applications to government entities (federal, state, county, and city), foundations, United Way, and other funding sources.
• Provide leadership on large grant proposals, as assigned.
• Use strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills to complete all assigned writing projects and edit the work of others in the department and agency.
• Work with the Director of Development and Communication to implement the agency’s development plan and fundraising activities, including creative input, product development, and clerical support.
• Maintain and expand electronic and social media presences.
• Coordinate with VPs, Administrators, and Program Directors to search for grants and other funding opportunities for new or existing programs.
• Provide leadership and support in donor identification, cultivation, and recognition; develop and strengthen foundation and corporate relationships.
• Solicit donations, advertising, and in-kind goods/services to promote WCS programs and special events.
• Lead assigned projects related to agency Public Relations and Capital Campaigns.
• Collect, write, and archive success stories for development department and broader agency use.
• Contribute articles and stories to the bimonthly external/internal WCS newsletter, annual report, and other publications.
• Lead special writing projects with the WCS Executive Team and other Senior Leadership staff.
• Create writing templates for specific uses, including standard agency resource pieces and proposal items.
• Develop relationships with the media and secure ongoing coverage of WCS work in partnership with the Director and department staff.
• Prepare, review, and distribute media and press releases.
• Gather agency statistics and external data related to areas such as the justice system, community reintegration, behavioral health, and peer support.
• Maintain a central agency filing system for currently funded programming and projects.
• Update records of submitted proposals and applications, tracking results as they become known.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on behalf of the agency.
• Attend conferences, community meetings, and community-building events to represent the agency.
• Supervise interns placed in the Development and Communication Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communication, public policy, social welfare, or a related field.
• Five to ten years of experience with proposal/grant writing and institutional donors.
• Knowledge of fundraising and research techniques, fundraising strategies, and informational sources.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel), databases, design/presentation software, and event software.

Pay

$65,000 - $80,000 yearly salary.