Job Description

Grant Writer Success Factors

• Secure Strategic Funding

  • Identify and research funding opportunities from federal, state, corporate, foundation, and private sources that align with AHF’s mission and priorities.

  • Collaborate with program managers to develop logic models, measurable objectives, and competitive proposals.

  • Write persuasive, well-researched proposals and applications that inspire funder confidence.

  • Build budgets in partnership with the Director of Finance that are accurate, compelling, and aligned with project goals.

• Ensure Proposal Excellence and Compliance

  • Lead a structured review process so all proposals meet quality, compliance, and funder requirements before submission.

  • Maintain a master grant calendar to track opportunities, deadlines, and reporting obligations.

  • Manage timelines across multiple projects to ensure on-time submissions and seamless reporting.

  • Translate complex program details into clear, data-driven narratives that stand out to reviewers.

  • Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals.

• Foster Internal and External Collaboration

• Cultivate partnerships with community agencies, educational institutions, government entities, financial institutions, corporations, and faith-based organizations serving low-income and at-risk populations.

• Collaborate with property teams to secure letters of support, negotiate collaborations, and present compelling proposals to funders.

• Provide regular updates to leadership and committees on funding pursuits, outcomes, and impact.

• Work with Compliance and property teams to transition awarded grants into implementation and ensure deliverables are achieved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, creative writing, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• Minimum of five years’ successful grant writing experience with a proven record of securing major grants.

• Previous federal grant application, submission, and approval experience preferred.

• Excellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising processes.

• Experience developing grant budgets.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Skilled in research, analysis, and aligning funding opportunities with organizational needs.

• Proficient in Google Workspace.

• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, partners, and donors.

Additional Information

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