Job description

Senior Grant Writer
About Faith in Action
Faith in Action is the largest grassroots faith-based community organizing network in the United States. For 40 years, Faith in Action (formerly known as PICO National Network) has brought people of faith together to advance racial and economic justice. Through a network of 60 faith-based organizations and 1,200 religious congregations, Faith in Action provides an opportunity for thousands of volunteer leaders to stand up and be heard on the public and corporate decisions that most directly shape their lives.
Faith in Action has successfully changed public policies at the local, state, and federal level that has helped families obtain affordable health coverage for themselves and their children, provide their children with a better education, protect their homes from foreclosure and secure good jobs. Through an innovative campaign infrastructure that ties together grassroots people-led organizing in more than 200 cities and towns and 18 states – with large-scale efforts to change federal policy – Faith in Action is a leader in helping with citizenship for 11 million aspiring Americans, ending mass-incarceration, and ensuring no one is excluded from the benefits of health reform.
Position Overview:
Faith in Action seeks a seasoned and experienced grant writer to join our growing grant writing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in social justice, organizing, and policy and will know how to construct a compelling, cohesive narrative that communicates value at every level – from how Faith in Action articulates our strategic approach to how we describe the features and impact of our core programs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Proposals and Reports
• Determines proposal concepts by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for proposals (RFPs), and attending strategy meetings.
• Meets proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, approval, and transmittal – and managing the work of the junior writer.
• Writes, revises, and edits drafts, including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials – with a focus on grants of $500K+.
• Obtains approvals by reviewing proposals with key providers and project managers.
• Coordinates with program managers to develop sound project budgets.
• Regularly edits the written work of the team, primarily that of the Junior Grant Writer.
• Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for executing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to the organization.

• Prospecting
• Reviews prospect research of the junior grant writer, adjusting based on prior knowledge and expertise.
• Uses analytical skills to rank funders to create targeted lists that best fit Faith in Action’s mission and projects.

• Project Management
• Manages grants calendar to keep grants team and program managers aligned on deadlines.
• Meets deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, preparing, and review.
• Meets monthly with program managers to align projects and attend online or phone meetings as required.
• Manages the organization of files, manages information with discretion, and demonstrates an ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment. Management
• Effective and impactful manager with excellent communication skills and a strong ability to grow team members

Excellent, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent writing, editing, analytical, and research skills
• A commitment to Faith in Action's mission and dedication to supporting its goals
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to prioritize work
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Superior time management skills
• Problem-solver
• Collaborative

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of five years of experience in grant writing, prospect research, and general fundraising
• Minimum of two years of experience managing at least one employee
• An understanding of philanthropic culture, and fundraising trends; preferred experience with grant funders in the social justice, advocacy, and policy fields.

Application Procedure:

All applicants must apply for this position* online, *click here to apply for this position. Please have the following documents ready to upload to your online application:

• An electronic file of your resume (preferably in PDF format);

• A cover letter (stating why you would be the ideal person for this position);

If you need assistance or experience any technical difficulties with your online application, please contact careers@faithinaction.org. Resumes will not be accepted via this email address.

FAITH IN ACTION provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FAITH IN ACTION complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

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