Grant Writer

Primary Purpose

The Grant Writer shall serve The Navigators and fulfill the responsibilities listed below in the spirit of The Navigators calling, values and purpose: To advance the Gospel of Jesus and His kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of laborers living and discipling among the lost.

Essential Functions

• Grant Writing – 95%
• Executes the annual foundations and grants strategy through research and analysis and creates grant proposals to fulfill the engagement and solicitation requirements of major foundations.
• Affords assistance to Advancement Department Leadership and Ministry Partner Advisors with prospecting new grants and assessing project feasibility, drafting proposals, and ensuring follow-up reporting to all grant proposals.
• Affords assistance to field staff with foundation requests and helps them create and gather items needed for the grant proposals as capacity permits.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participates in Navigators’ on-site learning and development events, Cultural Development and Diversity trainings, or other non-Navigator developmental events as appropriate.
• Participates in annual processes, such as the organizational Plan and Progress Review (PPR), Engagement Survey, Reaffirmation of the Navigators Code of Conduct, Calling-Core Values-Vision, Statement of Faith, Driver’s Authorization, and other releases as required.
• Sends time worked on a weekly basis through the Workday time tracking system.
• Sends expense reports, due the 15th of each month.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer service oriented
• Self-motivated
• Strategic and forward-thinking
• High degree of personal integrity

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

• Spiritual: Belief in and adherence to the Statement of Faith and Mission of The Navigators.
• Knowledge of Navigator missions, ministries, and networks preferred.
• Experience: At least three years of grant and/or technical writing in the Christian non-profit sector.
• Technical Knowledge & Skills: Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Communication & Leadership: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal & written, to create understanding and build strong relationships required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or college coursework required.

Location

Remote, Hybrid, In-Person

Compensation Range

$21.19 - $33.14 per hour

Benefits

• High-Deductible Health Plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Disability, EAP, 401a and 403b retirement options.
• Up to 15 paid holidays per year, accumulating PTO (vacation, sick, personal).

Other Information

The Navigators is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Navigators does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.