Mercy Housing is redefining affordable, low-income housing. We’re a national nonprofit organization that is working to build a more humane world where communities are healthy and all people can develop their full potential.
The Grant Writer will work closely with the grant management team to sustain and expand the fundraising grants programs through research, writing, and submission of grant proposals, grant renewals, regular reports and grant requirements, and communication to funders. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Pay: $23.38-28.85/hour
Benefits:
- 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company + 2 floating holidays, 1 week of winter office closure.
- Health (choose from two providers), dental, vision, and pet insurance.
- Early-close Fridays. 3 paid hours off early each Friday.
- 403b + match, paid volunteer time, and much more.
Duties:
- Completes necessary follow up on grant proposals submitted; drafts acknowledgments and other correspondence to grantors.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma.
- Three (3) years of experience in grant writing and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals.
- Strong research skills and knowledge of grant databases.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written; ability to write and edit persuasively.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to track and meet deadlines effectively.
- Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team or committee and to successfully relate to employees and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Work effectively in a complex organization with multiple lines of business operating nationally with several cross-functional work teams.
- Maintain confidential information with great care.
