HOPE'S DOOR
GRANT WRITER
JOB DESCRIPTION
SALARY BASE:
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
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GENERAL DEFFIINITION: To fulfill the requirements of an annual grant writing plan
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the Director of Development
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Job Function:
o Research foundations and corporations for funding
purposes
o Contact multiple foundations and funding sources for
application procedures
o Maintain funding source database
o Develop timeline for grant/funding deadlines
o Determine organization's funding needs and prepare
separate grant requests for various needs
o Prepare and submit grant requests
o Coordinate grant writing requests with Program Directors
and Executive Director and Director of Development
o Conduct on-going assessments of funders (foundations,
corporations, etc.)
o Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences and
professional workshops
o Compile statistical and narrative reports
o Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's Degree in related area
Experience: 2-4 years grant writing experience
Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills; self-motivated;
enthusiastic; capable of working well with a variety of
personalities; professional behavior; highly organized; proficient
in Microsoft Word, and compiling/managing
Revised August 2008
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Grant Writer
I have read this job description and I understand my job duties and responsibilities. I am able to
perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. I
understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of
Hope’s Door without it being specifically included in the job description. If I have any questions
about my job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I can discuss
them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the HR department.
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Revised August 2008