Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities · 1 day ago
Grant Writer/Institutional Giving Officer
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $72K/yr
3+ years expUnion Gospel Mission Twin Cities (UGMTC) provides essential services for people facing homelessness, hunger, and addiction. The Grant Writer/Institutional Giving Officer is responsible for securing funding by writing grants, researching opportunities, and managing relationships with funders to support the organization's mission.
Individual & Family Services
Responsibilities
Develop well-written, persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents tailored to each funder’s interests and guidelines
Collaborate with program, finance, marketing and communications, and leadership teams to gather accurate data, outcomes, and budget information for proposals
Ensure all submissions are complete, accurate, and submitted on time
Maintain consistency in messaging and mission alignment across all proposals
Build and maintain strong portfolio of institutional funders from discovery to cultivation to solicitation and stewardship
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure proposals and reports accurately reflect program activities and achievements
Support donor stewardship efforts by contributing data, impact summaries, and success stories for newsletters, presentations, and reports
Identify and research new funding opportunities that align with the organization’s programs, mission, and strategic goals
Analyze funding trends, community data, and philanthropic priorities to inform development strategies
Maintain a grant calendar and database of prospects, deadlines, and reporting requirements
Support strategic planning by providing data-driven insights on funding patterns and grant performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
Minimum of 3 years of professional grant writing or fundraising experience in a nonprofit setting
Demonstrated success in securing grants from foundations, corporations, and/or government agencies
Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret and present data clearly
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and mission alignment
Experience with CRM or grant management software (e.g., Salesforce, Foundant, GrantHub)
High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Collaborative, mission-focused mindset with strong interpersonal communication skills
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long Term Disability insurance
MN Paid Leave
AD&D insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
9 paid Holidays
Spiritual Retreat Day
Childcare—reduced rate at the UGMTC Child Development Center
Company
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities
Fighting homelessness, addiction and poverty in the Twin Cities since 1902.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Pam Stegora Axberg, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Korwin Schmidt
Chief Financial Officer
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