EOE
INDEPENDENCE HOUSE, INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Grant Writer
Contract Position
Independence House, Inc. is a 33 year old non profit organization on Cape Cod addressing the needs of individuals who are victims of domestic and sexual violence. We offer comprehensive community based and housing supports which help victims with safety, healing and options to increase control of their lives.
Independence House is seeking a Grant Writer to work with the executive director, program managers and staff to achieve the goal of securing funding for agency programs and services both ongoing and new. The Grant Writer will research and write proposals to private foundations, state, and federal agencies and corporations. Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years grant writing experience, a high degree of computer literacy, exceptional grammar, editing and proof reading skills.
JOB SUMMARY
The Grant Writer will work with the executive director, program managers and staff to achieve the goal of securing funding for agency programs and services both ongoing and new.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Grant Writer will report to the Executive Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research and write proposals to private foundations, state, and federal agencies and corporations
- Attends to and manages all aspects of grant submission, including budget development, critically review, revise and edit all proposals
- Identify and track reporting guidelines for each grant awarded
- Research potential funding sources
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- A minimum of 3 years grant writing experience
- High degree of computer literacy
- Very careful attention to detail
- Exceptional grammar, editing and proof reading skills
- Demonstrable history of success in the submission and awarding of grants with various funders
Please submit resume and cover letter by Wednesday, February 29 2012 to:
Director of Operations & Personnel
Independence House, Inc.
160 Bassett Lane
Hyannis, MA 02601
indhouse@indhouse.net
fax 508-778-0143
Independence House values diversity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunities Employer.
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