Grant Writer

Job Overview

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Grant Writer to join our small, passionate team. This is a part-time role, and hours will be 20 hours per week. You will play a critical role in securing and managing the funding that allows us to expand our services and support more individuals on their recovery journey. The successful candidate will handle all aspects of grant development and administration, including research, writing, compliance, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, government agencies, corporations, and other funders aligned with our mission.
• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and applications that clearly articulate our programs, impact, and funding needs.
• Manage grant compliance, including budgeting, tracking expenditures, and ensuring adherence to funder requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate interim and final grant reports, including narrative, financial, and outcome data.
• Maintain organized grant records, calendars, and pipelines using spreadsheets and databases.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather data, success stories, and outcomes for proposals and reports.
• Assist with basic accounting tasks related to restricted funds, budgeting, and financial reporting for grants.
• Support additional development activities as needed.

 Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Social Sciences, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1+ years of professional grant writing experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft clear, persuasive narratives.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets for budgeting, tracking, and reporting; experience with accounting software or nonprofit financial tools is a plus.

Preferred:

• Experience working in or with nonprofits serving behavioral health, recovery, housing, or re-entry populations.
• Familiarity with grant databases (e.g., GrantStation, Foundation Directory, grants.gov).
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and restricted fund management.

What We Offer

• Dental insurance,
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Additional benefits discussed at the offer stage

Operation Empower is an equal opportunity employer, and we warmly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, as we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.