Job Description
Our Mission Steppingstone Incorporated’s mission is to strengthen quality of life among individuals and families of our community through providing comprehensive client-center programs and services that enhance well-being and promote independence.
Our Vision Steppingstone’s vision is to excel in empowering individuals and families to reach their highest potential in mind, body and spirit; achieved through staff development, financial feasibility, developing and expansion of target populations, and community collaboration.
About The Role As part of our Development Department team, as a Grant Writer, you will play a key role in identifying funding opportunities, drafting compelling grant proposals, and completing contract applications. Your words and efforts will help fuel the continuation, expansion and sustainability of critical programs that serve the unhoused and people with substance use and/or mental health disorders and other challenging conditions.
If you are bilingual, we encourage you to apply and join our inclusive team! Responsibilities - Research, development, coordination, and preparation of grant applications and attachments.
- Identify and steward prospective donors.
- Assist with development of strategic planning to raise vital funds.
- Research various information and products related to grant applications.
- Assist in preparation and submission of grant amendments to comply with funder deadlines.
- Liaison between potential grant partners and funding sources on issues related to grants.
- Development of support, leverage and agreement letters along with follow up to obtain signatures.
- Prepare and submit renewal grant applications and attachments and complete and assist with reports.
- Maintenance of a Grant Management System to track, record and maintain a schedule of proposals and reports due.
- Liaison with donors on grant implementation, compliance and reporting matters.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in communication, English, professional writing or similar major.
- Minimum of two years’ related experience in successful grant writing.
- Requires valid driver’s license due to business-related travel.
Required Skills - Superior written and verbal communication, grammar, research and multi-tasking skills.
Benefits - Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A workplace culture that prioritizes mental health, collaboration, and innovation.
Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Disclosure – Steppingstone, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presence of handicaps or disabilities, or any other basis protected by state or federal law. In addition, this policy of equal opportunities applies to all terms and conditions of employment. This includes, but is not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Applicants that require accommodation on the job application process, please contact 508-567-4427 extension 16103
Job Tags
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