Communities In Schools of the Midlands is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package.
Development Assistant I: Grant Writer
The Grant Writer is a part time position that reports directly to the Director of Development and Community Relations Director. The Grant Writer will be responsible researching, writing and coordinating the grant application process; management of proposals and maintaining a donor database.
He/she will work strategically with other senior staff in the organization under the direction of the Development Director, to secure funding for operations and programs.
The Grant Writer plays a pivotal role in Communities In Schools of the Midlands’ funding strategy.
Hours: The Grant Writer will work 15 – 20 hours per week Monday through Friday; possible work from home arrangement.
Salary/Income: The Grant Writer is an hourly position. Hourly rate: $17- $20 per/hr.
To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to: ltwalker@cism.org
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Write high-quality grant proposal narratives, applications, and supporting documents
- Responsible for researching, collecting data, and writing of each grant
- Work with department managers to compile financials and data
- Manage the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission of all required materials.
- Develops and maintains a proposal calendar
- Coordinate and follow-ups on the progress of submitted proposals
- Assist Development Director in developing an annual grants strategy
- Conduct prospect research to identify, cultivate and solicit new grants
- Provides monthly written reports of grants identified and applied for funding.
- Assist Development Director in monitoring the emerging needs and interests among key stakeholders such as United Way, Central Carolina Community Foundation, local and regional governments, and other stakeholders.
- Represents CIS of the Midlands Director of Development and Community Relations at relevant events, engagements, conferences related to philanthropic partnerships and trainings, as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in research and grant writing; nonprofit experience a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposal.
- Knowledge of foundations and corporations in the Midlands (Columbia, SC)
- Detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven
- Clear, precise and compelling writing skills
- Able to effectively communicate
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- High proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to understand the needs of both Communities In Schools of the Midlands and the Partnership Networks