Our not-for-profit organization, Scribble Me Silly is looking for a dedicated grant writer to write grant proposals. The grant writer will write coherent, organized, and compelling proposals. You will apply your knowledge of fundraising methods and plans to reach income goals. You will collaborate with the Board of Directors to assist with other fundraising projects and develop relationships with key stakeholders.

To ensure success, you need to write well, have proficient knowledge of fundraising methods, and be committed to the mandate you are representing. Preferred applicants are deadline-driven team players with outstanding multitasking abilities.

Grant Writer Responsibilities:

• Developing relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Displaying adherence to the organization’s mandate.
• Maintaining proficient knowledge of the organization’s history and programs.
• Identifying grant funding opportunities.
• Writing, submitting, and managing grant proposals.
• Furnishing prospective funders with supporting documents.
• Maintaining records in hard copies and computer databases.

Grant Writer Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in creative writing or related field.
• 2+ years of grant writing experience.
• Proficient with measuring and reaching income goals.
• Proficient with MS Office Word and Excel.
• Excellent knowledge of fundraising information sources.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong people skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

If interested, please send resume to Devon MacDonald (devon@scribblemesilly.org).