Employer Information

Company Name: Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc.

Company Web Site: http://www.SoukupStrategicSolutions.com

Purpose: We are seeking a skilled and passionate Grant Writer to join our dynamic team. The Grant Writer will be responsible for researching, writing, and submitting grant proposals to secure funding for our client's programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in non-profit fundraising, excellent writing skills, and a proven track record of securing grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

About Our Organization: At Soukup Strategic Solutions, we have the privilege of advising our community's top leaders in the nonprofit sector. Our clients have selected us to guide them in making their organizations more effective at achieving their missions. We are proud of our strong reputation as one of our community's most trusted resources in grant writing, strategic planning, fundraising, nonprofit management, and Board development. Due to the demand of our services, we are expanding.

Our clients are large and small nonprofits that positively impact our world in countless ways. Their leaders are some of the most talented and generous people in our community. Through our work with them, we make a measurable impact on thousands of lives. Our clients depend on our expertise, and we see it as an honor to deliver high-quality service to them.

Our employees are self-motivated, life-long learners who value being members of a team dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of service. We seek new team members to help us build our clients' capacities to fulfill their missions and achieve their goals. We are looking for talented professionals who share our love for working with nonprofits and who aspire to make a difference in the world. The ideal candidate has experience in the nonprofit sector, preferably in grant writing.

Job Location: The position is remote. The entire Grants Team works remotely.

Time Commitment: This is a full-time position of 40-hours per week. Some evening and weekend hours will be required to fulfill client needs.

Job Tasks:

Grant Research

• Develop a deep understanding of clients' programmatic offerings, innovations, and data to inform grant writing and reporting activities.
• Coordinate the work process from the release of the application through submission.
• Research grant opportunities at the federal, state, and local level.
• Determine whether funding opportunities match clients' priorities for funding their programs and services.
• Research guidelines for specific funders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with grant funders.

Proposal Writing

• Write compelling and persuasive grant proposals, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Identify the required materials needed from the Client to complete funding requests.
• Collaborate with client to gather accurate information and data for proposals.
• Ensure all proposals meet the specific requirements and guidelines of each funder.
• Submit grant proposals on behalf of clients, including all required attachments, before the deadline and maintain documentation of submission.

Grant Management and Reporting

• Maintain grant records, including files of all proposals, contracts, and reports.
• Track the status of submitted proposals and follow up with funders as necessary.
• Manage grant reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submission of progress reports and financial reports to funders.
• Maintain detailed records of grant activities, funding received, and outcomes achieved.

General

• Meet with supervisor
• Prepare reports on work activities and progress toward Company objectives
• Keep track of and report time on Company timesheet
• Collaborate with other Company employees and interns
• Other general duties in support of the Company's grant writing strategies

Work Context
Position requires:

• Remaining stationery for periods of up to four hours
• Telephone and virtual conversations and meetings
• Interfacing with a computer
• Use of electronic mail
• Writing grants, letters, memos, and reports
• Work with others in a group or team
• Being exact or highly accurate
• Meeting strict deadlines
• Responsibility for work outcomes and results

Education and Experience

Education:

Bachelor's Degree required (degree in English, Writing, Marketing, Communications or Journalism preferred)

Experience:
Demonstrated professional experience in writing (2+ years grant writing and grant management preferred)

Specific Knowledge / Skills Required:

• Excellent customer service skills
• English language and grammar skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficiency in MS Word
• Ability to meet aggressive deadlines on multiple projects
• Ability to work remotely with a team

Specific Knowledge / Skills Preferred:

• Previous use of eCivis, Instrumntl, or other grant research platforms
• Demonstrated knowledge of the grant writing process from research to reporting
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles and ethics
• Understanding of online grant portals
• Experience creating budgets for grants
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, SharePoint
• Experience with DonorPerfect, Raiser's Edge/NXT, Bloomerang, or other donor databases
• Previous use of Teams, Zoom

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Are you willing to undergo background screening, including drug testing?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Grant writing: 2 years (Required)
• Securing Federal Funding: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote