Contract Grant Writer at NPOWER INC – Remote

Joining a team of very talented grant writers, this is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic period of growth by a leading organization in workforce development. NPower is seeking a grant writer to support the growing needs of the development team. Reporting to a Sr. Grant Writer, this position will support the team through coordinating and drafting grant proposals and reports. This is an excellent opportunity to regularly work on six and seven-figure grant opportunities within an organization that is undergoing tremendous growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and submit LOIs, proposals, and reportsto prospectiveand existingfundersas assigned
• Maintainproposal andreportdocumentationusing the Salesforce CRMand track all reporting deadlines.
• Work closely withprogram, finance, andadministrativestaff to gatherrequireddata for proposals and reporting
• Update grant narratives to ensure they reflect the community needs, program descriptions, and targeted outcomes
• Support otherNPowerfundraising activities as needed

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Ability to describe complex concepts or programs in concise yet impactful terms
• 2-5 yearsofgovernment, foundation, and/or corporategrant writing experience
• Track recordsecuringgrant awards forsix-figure+grants
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail,accuracyand pacing
• Proven ability to implement program data and other supporting research into grant requests
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources and research tools
• Fundraising experiencefor one or more of the following fields strongly preferred: workforce development,opportunity young adults,veteransand their families
• Ability to work independently while also taking explicit direction from supervisor
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel,and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Salesforce ornonprofitCRM database is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

This role is scheduled for Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, with occasional variations based on business needs.
40 hours per week