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Contract Grant Writer 🔥


GCSA is seeking a Contract Grant Writer who has experience preparing and submitting education grant proposals to public and private foundations, corporations, and government funders. The Contract Grant Writer will report directly to the Executive Director. The grant writer will conduct prospect research for new grant opportunities, draft and submit all grant requests, and prepare final reports for completed grants. This is an independent contractor position and compensation will be based on an hourly rate and on experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

A successful candidate will have:

  • Understanding of and belief in GCSA's vision, mission, and values
  • 3 – 5 years of demonstrated experience with grant writing, with a strong track record of securing grants from foundations, corporations and government programs
  • Good sense of accountability, strong dependability, and impeccable integrity
  • Detail-oriented and proactive approach to managing time-sensitive and competing workloads – skilled in prioritizing and time management
  • Strong written communication skills with the ability to write clear, structured, articulate and persuasive proposals

 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Craft proposals with compelling storytelling and data-driven needs statements
  • Responsible for all parts of the grant submission process from research to final reports
  • Maintain organized records of foundations including: proposals, reports, communications to/from foundations, organization contacts, etc.
  • Develop program-related budgets in conjunction with program and finance staff
  • Research and identify potential new funding sources based on GCSA's needs in collaboration with the Executive Director

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