Caring Contact, A listening community
Caring Contact
Position Description: Part-Time Grant Writer (6-8 hours a month)
Reports to: Executive Director
Reporting to the Executive Director, the PT Grant Writer is responsible for agency foundation and civic organization fundraising activities.
Characteristics
Passionate about mission
Dynamic
Professional
Able to instill enthusiasm about Caring Contact
Excellent communicator and presenter, both written and oral
Excellent relationship builder
Good planning skills
Works well with others
Persuasive
Tactful and diplomatic
Able to maintain confidentiality
Detail and deadline oriented
Prerequisite
Must be 21 years of age with a college degree
5-10 years non-profit grant writing with a proven record of success
Excellent narrative writing skills
Must sign an oath of confidentiality
Responsibilities
Development Operations
Maintain Donor Perfect database of foundations and civic organizations Timely Gift Entry and Thank You letters/receipts
Familiarity with Constant Contact a plus Familiarity with Canva a plus Familiarity with Donor Perfect a plus Grant Writing
Maintain current activity of proposals and reports - 2025 plan has 33 proposals and 12 reports. Review and update guidelines and deadlines regularly. Research opportunities for funding expanded community outreach & training & collaborations with other organizations. Additional community outreach & training proposals Collaborate with staff as necessary for program development, budgeting, and reporting
Maintain Donor Perfect database of foundations and civic organizations Timely Gift Entry and Thank You letters/receipts
Familiarity with Constant Contact a plus Familiarity with Canva a plus Familiarity with Donor Perfect a plus Grant Writing
Maintain current activity of proposals and reports - 2025 plan has 33 proposals and 12 reports. Review and update guidelines and deadlines regularly. Research opportunities for funding expanded community outreach & training & collaborations with other organizations. Additional community outreach & training proposals Collaborate with staff as necessary for program development, budgeting, and reporting