Grant Writer (Creative Design)

Job Summary:
The Grant Writer develops resources, researches funding sources, and writes proposals for grant funding from various organizations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• This position has supervisory duties over the Grant Compiler.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Identifies potential grant opportunities from diverse funding resources.
• Conduct thorough research to understand the requirements and priorities of various funding sources. Stays informed of current trends, policies, and regulations in grant funding.
• Writes clear, compelling, and persuasive grant proposals that effectively communicate the mission, vision, goals, and programs at SCS.
• Completes grant applications according to application requirements.
• Outlines accurate budgets that support the proposed activities defined in the proposal.
• Ensures each grant-writing project complies with the funder's policies, formats, timelines, reporting, and legal requirements.
• Clearly outlines budget justifications and financial needs to support the proposed projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.


Education and Experience:
• A bachelor's degree in English, communications, non-profit management, or a related field or equivalent experience is required.
• Three (3) years of experience in grant writing preferred.
• Knowledge of nonprofit organizations and the social sector is highly desirable.