Grant Writer

Description Rosie’s Place was founded in 1974 as the first women’s shelter in the United States. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment to help poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity, and find security in their lives. Over the years, we have become much more than a shelter.

We are a multi-service community center that not only provides meals and shelter but also creates answers for thousands of women a year through wide-ranging support, housing, and education services. Rosie’s Place relies on the generous support of individuals, foundations, and corporations and does not accept any city, state or federal funding.

OPPORTUNITY Rosie’s Place is looking for a Grant Writer to join the Development team. Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, the Grant Writer will help research, identify, and solicit new and current funding sources for Rosie’s Place. They will develop persuasive proposals and other materials for cultivation and mid-level funder stewardship.

The Grant Writer will work with program staff on grant implementation and reporting. A successful candidate will have excellent writing and communications skills, an ability to work independently, and a creative interest in developing and testing strategies for securing new funding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Write and edit persuasive requests for funding and other materials designed for Corp/Found audiences, such as reports, supporting documents, and informal updates. Solicit and cultivate an assigned portfolio of mid-level corp/found donors, assuming primary responsibility for stewardship and retention. Provide input on funder strategy and complete other related tasks to achieve Corp/Found and Development goals.

Conduct research to inform request strategies, identify opportunities, and screen prospects. Develop and maintain knowledge of priority programmatic areas and initiatives within Rosie’s Place. In collaboration with the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, participate in site visits, donor calls, meetings with foundation leadership, and other cultivation activities designed for current funders and prospects.

Engage senior leadership and program staff at Rosie’s Place to lead post-award, grant implementation meetings and develop reports. Maintain up-to-date records in Raiser’s Edge/NXT. Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

There are innumerable ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. We know people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work.

This said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below: Strong commitment to social justice and the mission of Rosie’s Place. Strong writing, editing, and communication skills gained from work experience or a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, Communication, or English.

Minimum 2 years of experience in fundraising, preferably with direct donor contact and grant requests preferred. Brings curiosity and strategic thinking to prospect research, donor strategies, cultivation, and writing for donors. Able to work independently and prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines at once. Strong organizational and planning skills and attention to detail.

Experience with donor data management systems; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred. Flexible team player with a positive attitude.

COMPENSATION

AND BENEFITS The starting salary range for this position is $60,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience. Rosie’s Place offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, pension contributions, paid vacation, and more. WORK EXPECTATIONS We are a hands-on team and seek employees who are passionate about our work and service to our community.

The Grant Writer is a full-time, exempt position. While the Grant Writer is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, they must work on-site at Rosie’s Place during part of their work week and engage regularly with staff and funders. They are also expected to be flexible with their in-person days to participate in organization events and other work obligations.

This position may require travel between Rosie’s Place facilities and community locations. We adopt safety protocols related to public health as we understand them, which all employees must follow. Among these protocols, we require all employees to be up to date with their yearly vaccinations. Requests for exemptions are considered.

HOW TO APPLY Please submit your resume and cover letter through Rosie’s Place’s online portal to apply. Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion At Rosie's Place, we believe diversity, equity and inclusion are core components of justice. We commit to acting on a daily basis to dismantle injustice to ensure that opportunities and equitable outcomes are available to all members of our community regardless of individual characteristics including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation or perceived ability.

Equal Opportunity Employer We value diversity in our workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all identities and backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.