Grant Writer

Responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, government agencies, tribal nations, and philanthropic networks.
• Conduct research on grantor priorities, eligibility, and application requirements.
• Maintain a living database of prospects using Notion CRM.
• Write high-quality letters of intent (LOIs), grant narratives, budgets, and attachments.
• Tailor proposals to reflect C.A.R.E.’s mission, wellness programs, land acquisition goals, and capacity-building objectives.
• Ensure all submitted materials meet funder guidelines and deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager and Bookkeeper (Waveapps.com) to prepare compliant budgets.
• Align narrative requests with program needs, staffing plans, and financial projections.
• Track restricted vs. unrestricted funding and ensure consistency across documents.
• Track grant deadlines, deliverables, approval statuses, and reporting requirements.
• Draft interim and final reports for awarded grants, including impact, data collection, and financial summaries.
• Work with Program staff to gather outcomes, metrics, and participant feedback.
• Meet regularly with the CEO and Executive Team to align funding requests with organizational strategy.
• Cook up with the Program Director to stay current on program launch timelines.
• Support Development Team in fundraising campaigns, sponsorship outreach, and donor cultivation.
• Gather testimonials, case studies, and cultural narratives that strengthen proposals.
• Translate program goals into clear, funder-friendly language.
• Maintain consistency of voice and alignment with C.A.R.E.’s mission.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in grant writing OR strong writing background with willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to interpret program information and craft compelling narratives.
• Experience with nonprofits, community wellness, racial equity, agriculture, or social justice programs (preferred).
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local grant systems (preferred).
• Grant prospecting experience and knowledge of philanthropic landscape (preferred).