SOULCHI is hiring a
Grant Writer

Summary

The Grant Writer will identify, define, and establish communication channels for SOULCHI's program activities, develop and submit proposals to various funding entities, and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the organization. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, grant writing AND grants management experience (4 years), strong research capacity, detailed knowledge of the grant development process, fundraising practices, budget development, and grant/contract lifecycles, and a successful record of securing major grants/contracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with advanced communication skills (written and verbal)
• Self-directed and independent contributor within a team environment
• Grant writing AND grants management experience (4 years)
• Strong research capacity, able to identify and prioritize potential funding opportunities
• Detailed knowledge of the grant development process, fundraising practices, budget development and grant/contract lifecycles
• Successful record of securing major grants/contracts with certifiable references

Responsibilities

• Meets regularly with team members to discuss funding needs and opportunities
• Researches and identifies potential government, corporate, foundation, and private funding prospects that align with SOULCHI’s priorities
• Develops and maintains a master file of prospective funders and grant opportunities
• Works with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write, and submit Letters of Inquiry, concept papers, grant, and proposals
• Consistent with SOULCHI’s policies and procedures, generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations, thoroughly addressing the funding entity’s requirements and guidelines
• Develops and maintains a master file of pending grants and contracts
• Coordinates and follows-up regarding the status of submitted proposals
• Remains up to date regarding current issues (internal and external) that may impact existing grants or funding proposals
• Communicates opportunities or challenges to immediate supervisor regarding awarded grants or funding submissions that may require presentation to SOULCHI leadership
• Maintains confidentiality regarding information accessed during the completion of duties

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience serving as a Team Lead within a recent grant development and grants management initiative

Benefits

• Equity-Based Compensation Opportunity: As part of the SOULCHI team, you'll take part in our equity-based compensation model, aligning your success with the success of our business
• Flexibility in working hours for the Grant Writer role, with the opportunity to work anywhere between 15 to 40 hours per week, depending on the candidate’s availability and suitability for the role