Grant Writer

What You Will Be Doing

Raise the Future is looking for a strong, part-time grant writer to support our proposal development and reporting process for philanthropic and government revenue streams. This virtual/hybrid role assists the Organization's effort to raise $9 million annually to fund the mission of Raise the Future.

Who We Are

At Raise the Future, we believe every young person goes through life knowing they have a caring adult by their side. So, every day, we show up for kids in foster care by listening to their needs and introducing them to adults they can rely on. We then surround those connections with support so that they grow into meaningful, lasting relationships that help our youth heal from the past. Because to truly raise the future, we must raise the bar for what it means to support vulnerable youth and families as they navigate life.

Since our founding in 1983, Raise the Future has designed and implemented evidence-based, wraparound services that reduce the amount of time youth in foster care live without a permanent family. Our programs increase the likelihood of forming and sustaining positive connections that help to transform their futures.

Who We Are Seeking

If you love to write, are highly organized, and want to help transform the lives of children and families involved in the foster care system, please check out our part-time Grant Writer position. The successful candidate embraces the mission and values of Raise the Future, is action-oriented, and has an unwavering commitment to delivering quality and timely work products.

Responsibilities

• Works across departments to craft, review and edit written proposals for donor prospects, gathering accurate and relevant information to build the best possible case for each submission
• Prepare reports demonstrating impact, successes, and challenges for funders as required by grant contracts
• Conduct the role of project manager between programs, finance, and development departments during grant writing and reporting process
• Attend grant interviews and receptions as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent work experience is required
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Ability to develop content and meet tight deadlines quickly and efficiently
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects effectively
• Candidates will need to take a writing test and editing test
• Ability to research and synthesize complex sets of information

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of the youth, family, and professionals served by Raise the Future
• Previous experience in a fund development role
• Ability to clearly convey complex information to others from an audience-first perspective
• Meticulous attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously as needed
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and fundraising database applications

What We Offer

As a nonprofit organization, we are mission driven, and our employees are highly engaged in the work they do. The best reward is when our efforts payoff and our youth find lasting connections with an adult.

The hiring range for this position is $24-$28 per hour*.

* Actual hiring range may vary based on qualifications and geographic location.

Please apply with a cover letter that explains why you are interested.

Raise the Future is more than an equal opportunity organization. We are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. We are taking steps to meet that commitment. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+, and people who are differently abled. We know there are great candidates who won't fit everything we've described above, or who have important skills we haven't considered. If that's you, please don't hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://www.applicantpro.com/j/2487934-573943

https://www.applicantpro.com/j/2487934-573943