Job

Grant Writer

Location Cedar Knolls, NJ 7927
Date Posted April 28, 2023
Job ID 9994
Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Grant Writer for an amazing organization that focuses on the well-being of children. This is a full-time, direct hire role.  The schedule is hybrid: 2 days remote and 3 days in office in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will be responsible for researching, drafting, and submitting proposals for funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Conducts and presents prospect research for the identification of new funding sources using publicly available resources.  Goals are $200k non-governmental funding and $300k government funding.
  • Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, fund applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations consistent with all policies and procedures of the organization, and the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies
  • Assists with interim and final reports for grant funders
  • Maintains knowledge of and stays current on existing funders’ latest requirements and deadlines for submissions
  • Prepares and maintains a comprehensive grants and reports calendar
  • Monitors and tracks progress on grant submissions
  • Assists with the planning and execution of site visits and special events to cultivate and steward funders
     
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 1-2 years of Grant Writing experience within a nonprofit organization
  • 1-2 year of development or fundraising experience
  • Exceptional story-telling writing skills
  • 1-2 years of fundraising software experience required
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
     
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This exciting career opportunity allows you to work with a brilliant and thriving team! The salary range for this role is $65,000-$70,000 annually, plus free parking and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health Reimbursement Plan, 401k match, 16 paid holidays (including paid time off for the office closure between Christmas and New Years), 3 weeks of PTO, 2 personal days, and 10 sick days.

HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and more information about your background! Apply today to be considered for this amazing career opportunity with an incredible organization!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about us can also be found at www.scionnonprofitstaffing.com. Scion Nonprofit Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.

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