Foundation and Corporate Grant Writer

Summary

Epworth Children & Family Services is seeking a Foundation and Corporate Grant Writer who enjoys writing, researching, and translating complex programs into clear, compelling narratives that drive funding.

The Foundation and Corporate Grant Writer leads Epworths private foundation and corporate grant portfolio, developing proposals and reports while managing the administrative processes that keep grant work organized and on track.

This position collaborates closely with the Chief Development Officer, Grants Manager, Program teams, and Finance to develop accurate, compelling, and timely submissions that align with organizational priorities and funder requirements.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys persuasive writing, thoughtful research, and the project management required to move strong proposals from idea to submission.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Research private foundation and corporate funding opportunities aligned with Epworths programs, priorities, and funding needs.

- Manage assigned foundation and corporate grants from prospect research through submission and reporting.

- Develop clear, compelling narratives that connect community need, program delivery, measurable outcomes, organizational impact, and funder priorities.

- Gather program information, outcomes, stories, budgets, and supporting documentation in collaboration with Program, Finance, and Development staff.

- Maintain application, reporting, and administrative deadlines in Instrumental.

- Maintain complete and organized grant files, including applications, reports, agreements, correspondence, budgets, and supporting documentation.

- Ensure required attachments and supporting documents are accurate, current, organized, and submission-ready.

- Maintain accurate records in Instrumental of grant submissions, reports, decisions, awards, deadlines, and other relevant activity.

- Participate in shared proposal review, editing, and quality assurance across the grants team.

- Partner with the Development Communications Manager to identify stories, outcomes, and program information that can support broader organizational storytelling.

- Communicate proactively when information, approvals, program data, or other materials needed to meet deadlines are missing or delayed.

- Perform other grant-related responsibilities consistent with the scope and level of the position.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree preferred, but direct grant writing experience will be valued highly if an HS Diploma is the highest level of education

- 2+ years of experience in nonprofit communications or grant writing

- Experience gathering information from multiple stakeholders and synthesizing into a cohesive narrative

- Experience with CRM systems (Raisers Edge or similar preferred)

- Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to simplify complex information and communicate clearly and persuasively

- Strong attention to detail

- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams

- Passion for advancing the mission of Epworth Children & Family Services

Core Competencies:

- Clear & Persuasive Writing

- Project Management

- Attention to Detail

- Data Collection & Accuracy

What Success Looks Like in this Position:

- 100% of grant proposals submitted on time

- Strong, clear narratives that reflect Epworths programs and impact

- Accurate and timely grant reports with no compliance issues

- Grant data is consistently accurate across systems, with no discrepancies between CRM, tracker, and submitted applications

- Effective collaboration across Development, Programs, and Finance

Application Process:

Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide a portfolio of prior work.

Sample materials may include:

- Grant proposals or excerpts

- Long-form communications

- Outcomes reporting

- Logic models

All applicants are required to pass a background check prior to employment to ensure the safety of the youth we serve.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The physical requirements of this job include: sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs on a regular basis; lifting up to 25lbs, pulling and/or pushing on occasion.

Work Environment: Most of the work for this position is performed under normal office conditions. The employee may need to travel from one location to another on an as-needed basis. Employee is required to have reliable personal transportation. Employee may be asked to transport donors, volunteers, and others in a personal vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current agency rate.