Grant Writer

Our employees and volunteers take pride in the impact they have on the people we serve. It is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to care for and share in the lives of people who greatly need and appreciate our services. Ascentria focuses on every child, elder, disabled person, refugee, endangered teen, or teenage mom to build stronger communities, one person at a time. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance the operations of a non-profit social services organization with programs throughout New England.

Essential Responsibilities:

Research & Identify Funding Opportunities

• Conduct research to identify available funding sources that align with the organization’s goals.
• Create and maintain a pipeline of opportunities.
• Update and manage a database/calendar of all grant prospects and submissions to ensure alignment with revenue and programmatic goals.

Grant Proposal Development

• Write, edit, and submit well-structured, persuasive grant proposals, tailored to each funding source’s guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather required information, such as budgets, program descriptions, and outcome data.

Grant Management

• Ensure timely submission of grant applications, follow-up reports, and other required documentation.
• Monitor deadlines and deliverables, coordinating with program leadership to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all communications, submissions, and funder responses.

Relationship Building & Stewardship

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential funders, providing progress reports on funded projects.
• Attend meetings, workshops, and networking events to engage with funding sources and learn about new opportunities.

Research and Data Collection

• Conduct in-depth research on topics relevant to program development and funder interests.
• Analyze program data and outcomes for integration into grant reports and applications.
• Review RFPs, extract relevant information, and communicate requirements to contributors.

Additional Responsibilities:  

• Assist advancement team with additional development, marketing and advocacy tasks as needed
• Participate in opportunities to elevate brand awareness of the organization including, but not limited to, social media posting and content generation, event attendance, attending and participating in relevant advisory group/s as needed etc.

Required Education and Experience:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or communications with a proven track record in securing funding.
• Experience working in a not for profit organization.

 Additional Requirements

• Must complete and pass a timed writing sample as part of the interviewing process.
• Willingness to travel throughout the New England region (10-15%).
• Genuine interest in human services and a strong commitment to Ascentria’s mission.
• All other duties as assigned, based on department needs.

 Preferred Education and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as nonprofit management, healthcare, social work.

 Experience

• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or a similar fundraising database.
• Demonstrated experience with government and foundation funding processes.
• Proven ability to cultivate relationships with funders and other stakeholders.
• Experience with project data analysis and outcome reporting.

 Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong research, writing, editing, and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, persuasive proposals.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and website applications.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to meeting funding and reporting standards.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Leadership, communication and facilitation skills to effectively manage complex projects up and down across departments in the organization