Grant Writer – Part time/Hybrid Position
• Do you enjoy securing funds to meet organizational needs?
• Leading the grant writing process & crafting compelling proposals?
• Taking the initiative to identify potential funding?
• Do you believe in the power of community-based programs to improve quality of life for older adults across Maine?
• Then come join the SeniorsPlus team!
Grant Writing Responsibilities:
· Implement a grant development program for SeniorsPlus, that includes a process to review, prioritize, and coordinate funding requests while maintaining all grant related materials.
· Research available grant opportunities and match SeniorsPlus programs with funders’ objectives.
· Develop responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Letters of Intent; attend RFP and grantors information sessions.
· Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization.
· Work with Department Director/CFO to develop budgets and justifications for grant proposals and/or renewals of grants; meet regularly with Leadership to discuss current and new funding needs and attend Executive Staff and Board of Directors meetings as requested.
· Create and maintain standard boilerplate documents that are accessible and available for use in grant applications within the organization; and assist in the development of procedures for receiving program funds and ensure compliance with grant conditions.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, creative writing, or a related area
· A minimum of two years’ successful experience in grant writing
· Exceptional knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising process
· Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organization.
· Strong research skills and knowledge of grant information sources
· Multitasking, organizational and time management skills
· Ability to manage confidential matters with utmost integrity
· Computer literacy
Benefits:
· 13 Paid Holidays and Generous Earned Benefit Time
· Short Term Disability Insurance
· 403 (b) Retirement Plan
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pay:
· $32,604-$36,722 annually (Exempt Position)
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to
[email protected] or:
Human Resources
SeniorsPlus
8 Falcon Road
Lewiston, ME 04240
SeniorsPlus is an Equal Opportunity Employer