Responsibilities & Essential Duties  

• Fully understand Momentum's business strategy, services and our unique mission. 

• Evaluate the funding needs, as well as the business goals of Momentum. 

• Draft detailed and accurate grant/proposal reports to share with executive leadership.

• Establish a grant/proposal process and playbook.

• Establish a grant/proposal training plan for new members of the grant/proposal team.

• Develop strategies to harness existing relationships, identify new opportunities, and secure partnerships with corporations and institutional foundations.

• Write and submit multidisciplinary and collaborative grants/proposals, ranging in size, scope and complexity, to foundations, corporations, government, and other institutions.

• Manage grant/proposal tracking processes and reporting schedule, satisfying all reporting requirements in a timely manner.

• Partner with Chief Executive Officer on operational duties related to grant/proposal contracts and negotiations.

• Actively engage in ongoing grant/proposal research to identify and prioritize funding opportunities.

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Results

• Revenue goals and targets are reviewed, reported on, and met on a consistent basis.

• We have clear grant/proposal plans, systems, and processes that are being followed.

• We have clear KPIs for proposals and grants that are being followed.

• The Chief Executive Officer is able to focus on strategic efforts rather than tactical ones.

• All grants/proposals are produced and submitted on time, following the plan and strategy. 

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Requirements

As we’re looking for an ideal fit, our new Grant/Proposal Writer will likely possess what we’ve listed below:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, psychology, cultural studies or a relevant field.

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a Grant/Proposal Writer role.

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks at a time and pay close attention to detail.

• Strong copywriting and editing skills, with the ability to adapt to different communication styles.

• Conscientious and flexible, with a strong work ethic and team-player attitude.

• Proficient in Google Docs, Google Sheets, Canva and Asana.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Organized with attention to detail.

• Excels at time management, planning, and processes, and the ability to adapt to change.

• Detail-oriented.

• Computer proficiency. 

• You’re a problem solver and think ahead to ensure any challenges don’t greatly impact project progress or outcomes.

• Delivers well ahead of deadlines.

• You both love working with teams and being left alone so you can produce results.

• You love operating in a fast-moving environment and adhere to deadlines while producing high-quality work each and every time.

• Emotionally self-regulates even during times of pressure and stress to be present for the team and the Chief of Operations.

• A quiet remote work environment, including:

  • A computer

  • Cell phone

  • High-speed internet