Job details
Salary $28 - $30 an hour job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Full job description
Iava is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled writerThe ideal candidate will have exceptional research, writing and communication skills, possess the ability to work both collaboratively and independently, and will be able to manage a multitude of projects on varying timelinesQualified candidates will be self-motivated and able to identify potential grant opportunities, develop multi-year and short-term proposals, and report on findings and resultsAt the responsibility of the development manager the grant writer will play a critical role in iava’s success by diversifying revenue and ensuring sustainable funding sources from foundations and corporations.
About iava
Iraq and afghanistan veterans of america (iava) is the nation’s first and largest organization dedicated to serving the 4 million veterans of the wars in iraq and afghanistanIava’s mission is to connect, unite and empower post-9/11 veterans and is the leading voice for our community.
Reporting relationships:
The grant writer will report to the executive vice president, organization strategy & engagement.
Responsibilities:
Manage each phase of the grant-writing and reporting process, including:
Work with the evp, organization strategy & engagement and other stakeholders to devise strategy and tactics for appeals and prospect cultivation
Collaborate with departments to align funding guidelines with current programs and future impact goals
Research foundations, government agencies, individuals, and corporations, and analyze them to identify short term and multi-year grant opportunities for iava
Write compelling grant proposals, reports, and correspondence on time and according to each funder’s preferences and guidelines
Assist with effective stewardship of grants including:
Managing inquiry, application, and reporting deadlines
Tracking grant contract compliance and manage final and interim reports
Develop and update boilerplate proposal text for general operating support
Complete other assignments as needed, such as annual fund solicitations, case for support statements, etc.
Actively scan media sources for pertinent information about foundation donors and prospects, update salesforce records, and share information with manager and key stakeholders
Attend meetings with foundation/corporate funders to discuss program/project goals; prepare presentation materials as needed
Qualifications:
Clarity on iava’s mission, programs, and impact in the veteran community
Strong understanding and awareness of events within the military community
Superior research, writing and communication skills with extreme attention to detail
Analytical perspective with outstanding organizational skills
Demonstrated experience conducting successful research to identify new fundraising prospects and opportunities
Start date: immediate
Application deadline: rolling
Salary: competitive, commensurate with experience
Benefits: iava provides comprehensive health and dental coverage, access to vision benefits and a 403(b) retirement plan, in addition to four weeks paid vacation per year.
To apply: submit resume and cover letter at https://iava.org/careers/
Iava is an equal opportunity employerVeterans of the iraq and afghanistan conflicts are highly encouraged to apply.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
