Grant Writer

Responsibilities:

• Research federal, state, and local foundation and corporate grant prospects.
• Collaboratively plan, implement and direct a comprehensive program aimed at identifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts from corporations, community, and private foundations.
• Write grant proposals and prepare all supporting documentation required.
• Collaborate with the Development and Marketing & Communications departments on overall strategies and communications for agency fundraising and communications.
• In collaboration with the Development and Marketing & Communications departments, build strong relationships with foundation program officers and corporate representatives.
• Provide information to and collaborate with appropriate program staff to complete grant applications and reports, including communication with grant managers and contacts as appropriate.
• Manage and update grant information databases and prepare required reports for internal use as well as for funders.
• Represent the Agency at bidder’s conferences and other grant-related meetings.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications department to generate client stories to demonstrate the impact of Agency services.
• Participate in Agency focus groups, teams and committees, as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of two (2) years grant writing experience and verifiable success in writing and securing grants and major gifts from foundations and corporations
• Experience with grant writing or other written content creation preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office application suite
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, full-time.

What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on your first day!
• 10 Paid Holidays – includes a Floating Holiday of your choice
• 403 (b) Employer Match – up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition Reimbursement after one year of employment
• Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility and student loan repayment for qualifying positions
• Employee Discounts
• On-site child care center at a discount for employees. Available at Auburn Street and S. Main Street in Manchester
• Wellness Programs: Health coaching, on-site and remote nutritional counseling services, remote and on-site fitness classes, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation
• All Employees of Easterseals NH are now eligible for DailyPay, a new optional benefit that allows you to access your pay whenever you need it.

We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.