Community Grant Writer

The Community Grant Writer is responsible for aligning grant opportunities to community priorities, creating successful grant applications, and managing collaborative local partnerships. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization where your grant writing will directly contribute to meaningful community initiatives.

Responsibilities:
• Develop collaborative relationships with funders and local partners.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of community priorities, data, and programs.
• Research and identify funding opportunities that align with community priorities. Match grants to community projects and priorities, with support from supervisor and Grant Collaborative (the Grant Collaborative is made up of one representative from the Community Foundation, the City of Muscatine, and Muscatine County, and helps prioritize grant opportunities to ensure strategic alignment and community benefit).
 

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communication, Technical Communication, Public Policy, Social Work, or a related field; with 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong, proven ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive narratives.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent collaborative skills, including responsiveness to feedback and proactive problem-solving.
• Ability to work with limited supervision, and as part of a team, to manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information. This position continually requires demonstrated business etiquette.
• An affinity for philanthropy, the role of non-profits in strengthening communities, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Have a valid driver’s license.

See complete job description attached.