[Hiring] Grant Writer @paws4people

Role Description

We are looking for a Grant Writer to join our team and lead our efforts in securing funding to help our organization operate throughout the year. A Grant Writer’s responsibilities include:

• Researching grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other funding sources that align with paws4people's mission.
• Writing compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding applications to secure financial support for service dog training and placement programs.
• Developing persuasive narratives that communicate the impact of service dogs on individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other populations served.
• Collaborating with program staff to gather data, budgets, success stories, and outcomes needed for grant applications and reports.
• Maintaining a grants calendar to track deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal opportunities within the paws4people grant database.
• Monitoring grant-funded projects and tracking outcomes to support reporting and future funding requests.
• Maintaining accurate records of grant submissions, awards, denials, and funder communications.
• Preparing and submitting timely grant reports, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and organizational standards.
• Staying informed about trends, regulations, and best practices in nonprofit grant writing and fundraising growth and sustainability.
• Working with leadership to develop program budgets and funding requests that support organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Grant Writer or similar role.
• Proficient with measuring and reaching income goals.
• Great with MS Office Word and Excel/Google.
• Excellent knowledge of fundraising information sources.
• Exceptional organizational and writing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Requirements

• This is a remote position with flexible hours.
• Life insurance.
• Access to join 401K.