APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A RESUME, COVER LETTER AND WRITING SAMPLE TO BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE EMAIL THESE DOCUMENTS TO GCUBBISON@BGCDORCHESTER.ORG.
As a member of the Grants Team, the Senior Grant Writer will secure critical funds to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester’s (BGCD’s) life-enhancing programs and opportunities for youth of all backgrounds and abilities. The successful candidate will be an avid grant researcher with a proven track record of identifying new revenue sources and preparing exceptional proposals and reports that result in five- and six-figure grant awards.
The Senior Grant Writer will collaborate extensively with staff at all levels of the agency to obtain the information needed to produce competitive proposals and reports. This self-starter will have significant experience in writing for a variety of grant funders. This hybrid position will require one full day on-site per week to work alongside the Director of Grants Management and other Development staff.
KEY ROLES: (Essential Job Responsibilities)
● Maintain a sound knowledge of the Club’s mission, programs, target population, and strategic vision. Use this information to better prepare proposals and other grant communications.
● Actively research and identify new funding sources for the Club, including government, foundation, and corporate funders.
● Prepare briefing materials for BGCD’s monthly grants management meetings.
● Manage all tasks relating to the preparation, submission, and management of assigned grant proposals, applications and reports, independently and on time to meet deadlines.
● Develop proposal concepts in conjunction with the Director of Grants Management, Leadership Team, and Grants Team.
● Maintain internal grants management records.
● Perform other tasks as assigned.
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:
● Bachelor’s degree required.
● Minimum of 5 years of experience writing grants; experience with government grants preferred.
● Skilled in persuasive writing.
● Ability to work independently and as a team player.
● Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
● Sharp analytical skills and the ability to offer creative solutions.
● Strong time-management skills and the ability to accomplish assigned tasks on time.
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite; DonorPerfect experience is desired.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Please make sure you submit a cover letter and writing sample with your application.
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Dorchester, MA 02125 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dorchester, MA 02125