Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. A.M. Crawford, Inc. is a company dedicated to supporting nonprofits in achieving their missions. They are seeking a Freelance Grant Writer responsible for crafting grants, collaborating with team members, and conducting research to identify funding opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Write and prepare 10-15 foundation grant products per month and/or the equivalent in public grants in accordance with the guidelines and requirements of each funding source. Depending upon the month and project load, this involves approximately 40 -100 hours of writing and editing per month
- Craft persuasive narratives that effectively communicate the nonprofit's goals, objectives, and impact to potential funders
- Utilize AMC time-tracking software (Harvest), project management software (Asana), and keep their AMC Google Calendar up to date for scheduling purposes
- Collaborate with Lead Consultants, Development Coordinators, and other team members to gather information and data necessary for grant applications
- Analyze the financial aspects of grant opportunities, assess their feasibility, and ensure alignment with the client's financial goals
- Conduct research to identify potential grant opportunities that align with the client's mission and projects
- Stay up-to-date with available grants from government agencies, foundations, and other funding sources
- Other duties as determined by the client
Skills
- Availability to support AMC during regular business hours across US continental timezones and attend client meetings
- Deep understanding of the grant writing process, including research, proposal development, and deadlines management
- Skilled at crafting clear and compelling narratives, aligning proposals with funding source priorities, and meeting submission requirements
- Expertise in various types of grants, such as State, Local and Federal grants, and foundation and corporate grants
- Understanding of the broader context of fundraising within the nonprofit sector
- Familiarity with different fundraising strategies and approaches
- Proficient researcher who can identify grant opportunities, assess eligibility, and gather relevant data and evidence to support grant proposals
- Skilled in data analysis necessary to assess an organization's performance and impact for reporting and proposal development
- Competent in project management skills required for ensuring that grant applications are well-organized and submitted on time
- Strong collaboration skills that allow you to work with diverse teams to gather information and insights
- Well-versed in the compliance requirements of different grantors
- Capable of developing reporting systems that capture and communicate the impact and outcomes of funded projects
- Strong attention to detail to ensure that grant reports are accurate, thorough, and submitted according to deadlines
- Ability to help manage grant program finances, including budget development, monitoring, and compliance
- Strong financial management and compliance expertise
- Ability to identify and evaluate potential funding sources aligned with client missions
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in research tools
- Comfortable using all of AMC's and AMC clients' software platforms (Asana, Google Workplace, Foundation Directory Online, Salesforce, Sharepoint, Instrumentl, Grantstation, Dropbox, etc.)
- Ability to adopt new technologies, including but not limited to AI and LLMs
- Adept at time and self-management
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, juggling multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously
- Proactive approach to time and self-management
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