Grant Writer

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and/or experience

Proven experience in grant writing and program development

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Strong skills in technical writing, editing, and proofreading

Strategic thinker

Ability to solve problems and recommend solutions to overcome challenges

Culture of learning and professional growth

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

A robust onboarding experience to integrate you into our team.

Team of Teams training in support of the organizational strategies.

Collaborate with program staff and leadership to gather program information, outcomes data, and impact stories needed for grant proposals and reports.

Prepare clear, compelling, and competitive narratives for grant applications, Letters of Intent (LOIs), concept papers, and funder reports.

Assist in the development of program budgets for grant proposals in collaboration with program managers and finance staff.

Prepare and assemble all components of grant applications, including narratives, budgets, budget narratives, and supporting documents, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and submission deadlines.

Conduct prospect research to identify new funding opportunities from governmental agencies, foundations, and corporate funders.

Track grant opportunities, submission deadlines, and reporting requirements using internal tracking systems or grant management tools.

The MiWorks! Team is made up of dedicated professionals whose role is to develop the local workforce and build a talent pipeline to meet current and future needs of employers in the area.  At the same time, we are helping jobseekers in our community find sustainable employment.  We work closely with local businesses to connect jobseekers to multiple types of employment from entry level work to professional careers.