Grant Writer

POSITION TITLE

Grant Writer

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Community Caregivers of Greater Derry (CCGD) is a thriving nonprofit agency serving homebound individuals through a compassionate, community-based volunteer network.  Our dedicated volunteers enable clients who live in Chester, Danville, Derry, Londonderry, Hampstead, Sandown and Windham to remain independent in their own homes and communities by providing free-of-charge services such as transportation to medical appointments, light chores, friendly visiting, respite, grocery shopping, home repair, yard work and telephone reassurance.

Caregivers was founded in 1988 by a group of community members who saw a need for volunteer services to supplement services that were unaffordable or unavailable locally.  The program presently includes 375 volunteers who serve 283 clients.   Caregivers also operates the Loaner’s Closet for Durable Medical Equipment, founded in 2002, which provides free durable medical equipment loans to the public and accepts gently-used donations.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Grant Writer will work with our former/current grant writer for a period to be determined by the candidate’s experience level.   They will take over responsibility for maintaining our well-established grant fundraising program.  This individual will be responsible for filing reapplications and reports to current funding partners, and researching and identifying potential new funders.  The Grant Writer will report to the Executive Director.  This part-time position for up to 15 hours/week. After an initial period, the job can be flexible on location and work hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Maintain an established grant writing program by submitting timely reapplications and reports to existing funders; help to support current funder relationships by writing thank yous and attending meetings with funders as required (these may be in the evening);

•    Research and identify sources for new potential funders, including private trusts and foundations, corporate foundations, community foundations, and federal state and local funding sources;

•    Manage a grants calendar to meet both application and reporting deadlines and manage workflow; Keep Executive Director and Board apprised of the status of all active and potential applications;

•    With input from the Executive Director, prepare clear and compelling cover letters and proposal narratives for new and ongoing grants;

•    Use key data points (units/hours/miles/clients/volunteers, etc.) from program databases to measure program and organization impact for use in grants, reports, annual fundraising efforts and public relations outreach.

•    Maintain accurate and up-to-date files for all current and past grant funders;

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

•    Support the agency’s mission, vision, and values.

•    Maintain confidentiality of clients, volunteers, staff, and agency.

•    Present professional and positive image as a representative of CCGD.

•    Follow established policies and procedures and comply with all safety requirements.

•    Communicate and work collaboratively with co-workers. Attend staff meetings as scheduled.

•    Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.

•    Work independently.

QUALIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

•    Must have adequate transportation and a valid driver’s license.

•    Must meet CCGD’s background screening requirements.

•    Grant writing sample: Candidates who can demonstrate grant-writing they have done will be given priority consideration. Please do not submit work owned by an agency/company/government department without specific permission from that entity.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

•    Ability to write clearly and compellingly using good grammar and spelling.

•    Strong organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

•    Ability to meet deadlines and manage a calendar.

•    Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

•    Associate degree or higher.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTS

The employee must be able to sit, stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop and lift up to 25 lbs. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.  Regular interruptions are common. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.

This position is a part-time hourly position.  Work will be done on-site when training with current staff but remote shifts are possible when working independently.  

BENEFITS & WAGES

$22 - $25 an hour.  Paid vacation and Sick. Phone allowance. 12 Federal Paid Holidays.  

FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Non-Exempt / Part-time / Approximately 15 hours per week