Grant Writer

Position description:     Grant Writer

Reports to:                    Development & Communications Director

Term:                           25-40 hours a week

Compensation:             $22-26/hour DOE 

Benefits:                      Health, Vision, Dental, Discount Child-Care, Lunch provided daily with FT employment 

Closes:                         Until filled

Overview

Neighborhood House is seeking a dedicated and experienced Grant Writer to support the organization’s mission of strengthening local families and communities by addressing funding gaps and ensuring long-term program stability. The Grant Writer will research funding opportunities, cultivate relationships with foundation managers, develop compelling grant proposals, and manage grant compliance and reporting. This role plays a critical part in securing resources that sustain essential services for families in need.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research foundation, government, and corporate grant opportunities that align with Neighborhood House programs and mission to support family stability, education, housing, and community well-being.
• Maintain a proactive pipeline of funding prospects to address program sustainability and funding gaps.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with all funding entities.
• Attend all pre-proposal and technical assistance meetings in person when offered
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials that clearly communicate Neighborhood House’s impact on local families.
• Tailor proposals to meet funder priorities, guidelines, and deadlines while highlighting outcomes, community need, and organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with program and finance teams to develop accurate grant budgets and budget narratives.
• Track grant-funded expenses and allocations to ensure responsible use of funds and alignment with approved budgets.
• Support financial documentation required for grant reporting and audits.
• Track grant submissions, awards, reporting deadlines, and renewal opportunities.
• Prepare and submit progress and final reports that demonstrate program outcomes and family impact.
• Ensure full compliance with funder requirements, grant agreements, and organizational policies.
• Work closely with program, finance, and administrative staff to gather program data, outcomes, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Foster clear communication across teams to ensure accuracy and consistency in proposals and reports.
• Contribute to Neighborhood House’s overall fundraising strategy with a focus on sustainability and stability for families served.
• Assist with prospect research, grant tracking systems, and continuous improvement of grant processes.
• Provide recommendations to strengthen grant readiness and long-term funding success.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, nonprofit management, English, public administration, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit resource development
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively across teams
• Must be able to pass Child Care Licensing background check.

Preferred

• Experience working in family services, community-based organizations, or human services nonprofits
• Familiarity with government, foundation, and corporate grant processes
• Knowledge of nonprofit budgeting and financial reporting

Skills and Competencies

• Strong storytelling ability centered on community and family impact
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Collaborative, mission-driven approach to work
• Commitment to advancing equity, stability, and opportunity for local families