Family Service of Rhode Island · 3 weeks ago
Grant Writer
Family Service of Rhode Island is a statewide organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children and families. They are seeking a Grant Writer to manage all phases of grant development and reporting, working closely with a team and various stakeholders to craft proposals that support over 30 programs.
Health CareMental HealthNon Profit
Responsibilities
Researches and identifies diverse federal, state, local government as well as private foundation funding, and summarizes findings for the Director and Executive Management
Researches, coordinates, authors, and follows up on requests for donations (e.g., technology equipment, holiday gifts, etc)
Analyzes funder guidance and ensures all funding applications, letters of interest/inquiry, bid responses, and reports are submitted by required deadlines
Develops high impact proposals, well aligned with funder format, content requirements and agency standards
Ensures the highest standards of grammar, accuracy, and punctuation in all writing assignments
Submits proposals, bids, and reports via electronic grant application platforms, as necessary
Maintains electronic grant, contract, and report files as per FSRI policy
Coordinates with FSRI’s Finance team and/or program teams to develop budgets in accordance with funder requirements and closely aligned to the program application
Review expenditure of awarded funds and develop required program reporting
Proactively communicates with internal stakeholders about grant/contract deliverables
Coordinates closely with FSRI’s Quality Management Team to develop logic models and SMART goals for proposal development
Coordinates with FSRI program teams and develops funder reports, as assigned
Coordinates with Advancement colleagues and program teams to plan funder site visits
Coordinates with FSRI’s Communications & Marketing team to publicize successful grant efforts
Adheres to agency grant approval processes and quality management standards
Conducts other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite necessary
Preferred
Stellar writing skills and a Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, human services preferred and/or related experience
A minimum of 2-3 years grant writing experience preferred
Experience with the development of federal and State of RI proposals preferred, including uploading application materials through their systems
Ability to work occasional (not regular) nights and weekends preferred
Strong project and time management skills preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Work life benefits
Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.
Company
Family Service of Rhode Island
Family Service of Rhode Island is a comprehensive non-profit social service organization.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.12MKey Investors
Sensata FoundationHarborOne FoundationThe Champlin Foundation
2024-10-24Grant
2022-01-14Grant· $0.01M
2020-12-02Grant· $0.12M
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