Plan, draft, edit, and submit approximately 4 written deliverables (LOI, grant proposal, reports, and concept papers) for each client.
Identify new funding prospects aligned to clients’ strategy and produce detailed research summaries.
Attend and participate in weekly or bi-weekly client meetings.
Prepare for and participate in internal team check-ins.
Contribute positively to Elevate’s culture and community through meetings and committees.

4+ years of comparable experience with proposal development, work planning, client coordination, and prospect research.
Strong skills in information processing, timeliness & prioritization, and attention to detail.
Knowledge in fundraising and nonprofit expertise, including program design and nonprofit financials.
Ability to identify funding opportunities and produce detailed research summaries for clients.

Health insurance: On average, Elevate pays over 95% of the medical premium, 80% of the dental premium, and 80% of the vision premium for employees only.
Paid time off: 15 days’ vacation, 8 sick days, 12 company holidays, 2 hours of voting leave, and 16 hours of civic engagement leave.
Winter Break: The office closes in the last week of the calendar year (starting anywhere between December 20 and December 25). Employees can choose to take the full break or apply some of this time for religious observance days (up to three) at other times of the year.
Summer Break: The office closes the first week of July.
Sabbatical Leave: Staff with six years of FT service or more are eligible for a 4-week (20 day) paid sabbatical.
401(k) retirement plan
We offer a 2% employer match after the first year of employment.
Reimbursements for your personal cell phone and home internet.
A $200 initial office set up stipend with an additional $100 stipend annually.
A $500 annual professional development stipend, in addition to a robust and growing internal training program provided free to staff.

Senior Grant Writer

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