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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Grant Writer

Brentwood, NH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$64K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of Rockingham County, NH, which aims to serve its local community through various departments. They are seeking a Grant Writer to establish, coordinate, and implement grant activities, including researching funding opportunities and drafting proposals for financial grants.

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Responsibilities

The Grant Writer receives referrals and requests from County departments to research and prepare proposals for funding of projects and further, identifies funding sources, previous studies, analyzes needs/benefits, and reviews eligibility requirements to determine overall feasibility

Additionally, this position assesses funding priorities, and plans, organizes, and details the potential proposal scope (purpose, activities, timetables, and cost information of grants)

The Grant Writer then establishes the design/description of the project/program purpose to include activities, costs, preparation, and finally, submission of proposal documents

In this community-based position, the Grant Writer provides technical assistance to local municipalities/non-profit organizations related to grant activities and further, collaborates with County departments/acts as a liaison between the County and state/federal officials for grant approval and applications

Qualification

Grant writing experienceProposal submissionFundraisingCertified Grant WriterMS Office proficiencyTechnical assistanceCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Creative Writing, Public/Business Administration, or related area of study

Three to five years of grant writing experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Certified Grant Writer professional credentials from the American Grant Writer's Association Inc., or the ability to obtain such within the first year of employment

Excellent knowledge and understanding of grant preparation, proposal submission, and fundraising process, adhering to state and federal regulations

Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and other various Windows or web-based applications