Job Description

Grant Writer

You'll join a mission-driven team and agency dedicated to supporting our clients. We have been entrusted with a 115-year legacy of doing good and we have set forth a bold goal of ending poverty in our community. Our services are uniquely positioned to address a myriad of key factors that keep families from reaching their bigger, brighter future. We have identified five different areas, or pathways, in which our programs create impact: financial resiliency, education credentials, emotional resiliency, resource stability, and employment. And we're growing our team to make it all happen! Though we are guided by our Catholic Faith, you do not have to be Catholic to join our team or receive services.

Core Responsibilities:

• Grant/Report Writing
• Proposal Development
• Fundraising Support
• Project Management
• Cross Team Collaboration

What will you be doing in your role?

• Develop compelling grant proposals and reports that align with CCFW's mission, programs, and strategic goals.
• Draft and edit grant proposals and reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with funder guidelines.
• Research and identify funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government entities.
• Collaborate with program teams to gather data, success stories, and program outcomes for inclusion in proposals.
• Facilitate communication between departments and stakeholders to align goals and share resources effectively.
• Maintain a library of agency resources and templates to streamline proposal development.
• Edit and proofread proposals, reports, and professional correspondence for clarity, tone, grammar, and accuracy.
• Assist with grant-related fundraising strategies, including prospect research and cultivation planning.
• Support relationship management efforts by drafting donor communications and assisting with stewardship activities.
• Track deadlines and submission schedules to ensure timely delivery of all grant-related materials.
• Work independently and manage multiple projects with attention to detail and professionalism.

Are you the next Grant Writer?

• 2 years' experience in grant writing, grant development, or project management.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, preferred.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills as demonstrated through work sample.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Experience with data-driven storytelling and impact reporting preferred.

Here's the Good Stuff...

• Full-time salaried position. Pay is determined by relevant experience, work history, education, and internal equities.
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Short Term Disability/ Accident Insurance/ Hospital Indemnity Insurance/ Critical Illness/ ID Shield
• Health Savings Account- CCFW contributes $110 per month.
• 100% Company paid Long Term Disability
• 100% Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 16 paid Holidays (including being closed Christmas Eve through New Years Day)
• Tiered PTO Accrual by tenure:
  • Vacation Time- 100 hours in your first year.
  • Sick Time- 48 hours in your first year.
• 403(b) with employer match from day one- up to 6%
• 3 weeks paid parental/critical illness leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• CCFW Participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)
• Mentorship Program
• Wellness Program
• Financial Coaching

We want to know more about you! Send us your resume and cover letter through the "Join our Team" tab on our website: Select the job posting and click the "Apply now" button at the top right of the posting. Be sure to complete all fields so we know who to contact! Due to the volume of responses, only qualified parties will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Catholic Charities Fort Worth is an equal-opportunity employer.

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