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, writing compelling grant proposals to acquire funding, and working with our leadership team to ensure we have enough capital each year. Ultimately, you will work with our leadership team to understand our financial needs and ensure we attain funding.

Responsibilities

Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other funding sources that align with paws4people's mission.
Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding applications to secure financial support for service dog training and placement programs.

Develop persuasive narratives that communicate the impact of service dogs on individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other populations served.

Collaborate with program staff to gather data, budgets, success stories, and outcomes needed for grant applications and reports.

Within the paws4people grant database:

maintain a grants calendar to track deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal opportunities
monitor grant-funded projects and track outcomes to support reporting and future funding requests
maintain accurate records of grant submissions, awards, denials, and funder communications
prepare and submit timely grant reports, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and organizational standards.

Stay informed about trends, regulations, and best practices in nonprofit grant writing and fundraising

growth and sustainability.
Work with leadership to develop program budgets and funding requests that support organizational

This is a remote position with:

Flexible hours
Life insurance
Access to join 401K

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

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