We are in search of a qualified candidate who strives to utilize their grant writing skills for an organization with an outstanding mission. Our mission, Restoring hope, Building futures and Changing lives, provides meaningful purpose to your work. Our benefits are with intention of giving our employees more work life balance.
80 hours of paid vacation hours after 90 days of employment and up to 160 hours with service
80 hours of paid sick leave within the first year of employment and up to 480 hours accrued
8 Paid holidays
401k retirement plan with company matching funds
Health insurance
Life insurance
Dental insurance
The position of the grant writer works under the guidance of the Chief Development Officer, with additional support from the development manager. The grant writer is responsible for all aspects of grant development, management, documentation and reporting; prospect research, cultivation and proposal development; compiling statistical data; financial analysis and budget development. The grant writer will regularly attend award ceremonies and check presentations, along with required grant and training workshops held by funders. The grant writer will be responsible for achieving the annual monetary goals set for funding generated through grants. Complete special Foundation projects as assigned. Must be able to adhere to firm deadlines and short turnarounds in a fast-paced work environment with little daily supervision.
For more information on the organization and the services we provide, please see our website at www.cfiowa.org
Children & Families of Iowa does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, identity, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, political belief, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
BA/BS degree in related field with a minimum of two years experience in grant writing, research reportin, evaluation and processing management. Basic knowledge of statistics and statistical applications. Experience with computer systems, ability to understand and operate various related software necessary to carry out job functions.