Grant Writer Job at CRi - Community Residences, Inc., Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

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  • CRi - Community Residences, Inc.
  • Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

Job Description

The Grant Writer is responsible for researching, drafting, and submitting grant proposals to secure funding for the organization's projects and initiatives. In addition, the position explores and develops new programs/services and business partnerships and revitalizes existing programs through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This role involves identifying funding opportunities, writing compelling proposals, and managing the application process to meet deadlines and funding goals.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough research to identify potential funding sources, including foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
  • Prepare and coordinate applications for initiatives applicable to development priorities.
  • Write clear, compelling, and persuasive proposals tailored to the specific requirements of each funding opportunity.
  • Develop narratives, budgets, and supporting documents required for submissions.
  • Coordinate the application process, including tracking deadlines, gathering necessary information, and ensuring that all application components are complete.
  • Submit applications on time, ensuring compliance with all guidelines and requirements.
  • Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding development opportunities in alignment with the agency’s core competencies, mission, and strategies through:
  • Develop relationships and work with advisors and partners, such as other nonprofit service providers, clinical services, government agencies, real estate professionals, and other applicable parties.
  • Implement evaluation tools to assess initiatives, including potential partners, localities, and services.
  • Collaborate with internal partners across functional areas of the agency as appropriate to identify, share, vet, and develop opportunities.
  • Assist in preparing and presenting recommendations, including financial analysis, potential risks, and rewards.
  • Attend events that identify, develop, and nurture relationships; identify emerging trends and advance initiatives; and introduce and represent the agency and its initiatives.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience as a grant writer or in a similar role, with a successful track record of securing funding.
  • Demonstrated skills in developing presentations, spreadsheets, budgets, and timelines.
  • Strong organizational, research, and analysis skills with attention to detail.
  • Creative and innovative orientation to problem-solving and identifying opportunities.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Inclusive and supportive approach to information sharing; proven ability to form positive working relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two (2) years of work experience with an organization in the human services field that provides services to individuals with disabilities.

Physical Demands

  • Typical office/administrative environment and physical demands.

Working Environment

  • Office environment.
  • Frequent travel within Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Supervision Received: Works under direct supervision of Director of Development & Communications.

Supervision Exercised: None.

CRi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

CRi maintains a drug-free workplace in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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