Grant Writer

About Us:

The mission of Zoë Ministries, Inc. is to provide safety, healing, and advocacy for those impacted or potentially impacted by sex trafficking. Our organization embraces the core principles of trauma informed care to ensure a safe, compassionate place of healing for all clients. As an employee of Zoë Ministries, Inc., all client interactions must be guided by a trauma-informed approach. As a faith-based organization, Zoë Ministries, Inc. has built their core values and workplace culture on the acceptance of Jesus Christ as our Personal Savior and the Bible as God’s Word and final authority for standards of faith and living a life pleasing to God.

Job Summary:

The Grant Writer is responsible for managing all aspects of grant research, writing, and management for Zoe Ministries. The Grant Writer will actively research and write grant proposals that are a good fit for the organization and its mission. The Grant Writer will also manage the ongoing reporting requirements and relationship management for each awarded grant.

Essential Functions:

• Must be wholeheartedly aligned with organizational Statement of Faith and Core Values
• Adherence to all professional and organizational policies and requirements
• Adhere to strict confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements
• Complete day to day operations with excellence
• Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs and financial needs of the organization
• Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies
• Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization
• Submit completed proposals to the Executive Director and/or Finance Director for approval
• Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals
• Maintain positive and intentional relationships with funders and other stakeholders
• Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Adeptness for working both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written, verbal, nonverbal and interpersonal skills
• Advanced capacity for decision making, problem solving and critical thinking
• Attitude of adaptability, teachability, and willingness to learn
• Ability to interact with diverse individuals
• Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organization
• Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications,
• Nonprofit, Business Administration, or a similar discipline preferred
• Two years experience in grant writing
• Prior experience in a nonprofit organization strongly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising process
• Hire contingent upon favorable drug testing and background screening results

Pay: From $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenwood, DE 19950