Accepting applications until filled

Who We Are

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income people to become self-reliant through integrated services. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose person-centered approach to services ensures individuals and families receive the housing and ecosystem of support they need to achieve greater stability now and for the next generation. We are eager to welcome new team members dedicated to serving our residents and pursuing our mission to build the hope, assets, and self-reliance of individuals and families who have lower incomes by providing transformative, affordable housing and employment readiness services. PPL strives to be an equitable and inclusive organization committed to elevating the voices of the communities we serve that are disproportionately affected by systemic inequities.

Job Summary

The Grant Writer will write compelling grant proposals and reports to maintain the current revenue base and develop new sources of support from foundation and corporate partners, United Way, and state and other government agencies to support general operations and program areas. Develop professional, competitive requests/proposals for funding PPL operations and programs according to specifications and timelines of funding sources. Manage grant portfolio to ensure timely submittal and reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop narrative proposals to corporations, foundations, and government entities based on information from program staff, pertinent information from previously written proposals, and data from research on community needs.
• Review funder specifications and utilize these to assess opportunities, gather information, and write proposals that align with funder priorities.
• Describe PPL and the proposed program in a manner that competitively markets the organization’s expertise, translating program plans and ideas into compelling proposals.
• Customize the narrative with an awareness of the goals and interests of the audience who will review proposals.
• Collaborate with staff to gather information for writing and submission of thorough and accurate reports to funders and provide assistance to program staff to support funding reports.
• Determine required documentation for proposals and reports and communicate with relevant staff to manage the process for timely assembly of attachments (letters of support, collaborative relationships, and financial information) to meet application/reporting requirements.
• Review budgets for proposal inclusion to ensure that narrative and budget sections are compatible and align with funder requirements.
• Coordinate proposal process as required to meet deadlines, including communicating with staff about upcoming opportunities and requirements and establishing timelines for review by program staff, leadership, and subsequent revision.
• Write and support the production of timely acknowledgment letters to funders for grants received.
• Monitor the status of requests and communicate with funders as needed.
• Research and analyze trends both locally and nationally.
• Contribute to institutional fundraising and portfolio management tracking using Raiser’s Edge database, Microsoft Planner, and other tools.
• Actively participate as a PPL Development & External Affairs team member.

Education and/or Experience:

• College education or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience preparing requests that resulted in funding preferred.

** A detailed job description is available upon request or if selected for the next phase of the hiring process.**

Salary: $48,000.00-$56,000.00/Yr., DOQ

PPL's work is now a Hybrid Model. Our Hybrid Model refers to the split between working in the office or onsite at satellite locations (60%) and at home (40%) of the time. A 5-day work week equates to three days working in the office and the opportunity to work from home for the other two days.

Benefits Based on Eligibility:

Employer-sponsored health & dental insurance; employer-paid short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and paid parental leave. Voluntary life insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA); PTO & Paid Holidays; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; summer half-day Fridays; an impactful presence in an organization that makes a difference in many lives.

How to Apply: Please include a cover letter and resume. Our hiring process includes phone screens and in-person interviews, references, and background checks for final candidates. PPL strives to be an equitable and inclusive organization committed to elevating the voices of the communities we serve that are disproportionately affected by systemic inequities. Persons of color, women, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

PPL is an EEO/AA employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

PPL participates in the federal E-verify program to confirm all newly hired employees' identities and employment authorization.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.