Grant Writer

The role

The Grant Writer will research, write, and assemble competitive proposals for federal, state, and local grants. This person will support multiple subsidiaries delivering services like workforce solutions, economic development, and education.

What you will do

• Collaborate with program staff and leadership to gather information, outcomes data, and impact stories
• Prepare narratives for grant applications, Letters of Intent, concept papers, and funder reports
• Assist in the development of program budgets in collaboration with program managers and finance staff
• Prepare and assemble all components of grant applications and supporting documents
• Conduct prospect research to identify new funding opportunities
• Track grant opportunities, submission deadlines, and reporting requirements
• Maintain accurate records of grant proposals, submissions, awards, and reporting schedules
• Assist program teams in preparing required grant reports
• Support grant award management activities
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of organizational materials for grant submissions

Required qualifications

• 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
• Ability to work independently, juggling a variety of tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines

Nice to have

• Familiarity with government and foundation electronic grants systems/portals (e.g., SAM, grants.gov, JustGrants, NexSYS)
• Data analysis experience
• Budget development experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Robust onboarding experience
• Team of Teams training
• Job training and development

About the company

Kinexus Group is a community development organization creating solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality in Michigan.