Catholic Charities seeks to implement the Church's mission of social justice in the Diocese of Arlington in ways that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. In addition to a purpose-based work environment, Catholic Charities offers a generous benefit package including medical plans, generous holiday leave, paid Family Medical Leave*, flexible work options, career development, Diocesan tuition reimbursement*, retirement plans and much more.
Grant Writer
Ministry: Administration
Primary Office: Arlington (200 N Glebe Road)
Hours per Week: 40 exempt
Staff Supervisor: Vice President, Administration
Telework Available: ____ No __X__Hybrid
Position Description: The Grant Writer develops resources, researches funding sources, and writes proposals to obtain grant funding from various organizations to obtain funding for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington (CCDA). The Grant writer is responsible for finding funding opportunities for an organization and writing polished proposals to earn grant funds. Duties include researching deadlines, drafting grant requests, and submitting reports for approval.
Position Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with Program Directors to obtain funding sources and prepare grant proposals that reflect the goals and objectives of CCDA (ensuring no conflicts with catholic identify and values of CCDA)
- Develops resources, researches funding sources, and writes proposals to obtain grant funding from various organizations.
- Ensures each grant-writing project complies with the funder's policies, formats, timelines, reporting, and legal requirements.
- Reviews and assists in the preparation of restricted/unrestricted grant applications and proposals and other related documents
- Outlines accurate budgets that support the proposed activities defined in the proposal.
- Outlines accurate budgets that support the proposed activities defined in the proposal.
Other Duties:
- Work closely with the Finance team to monitor grant management and disbursement of funds and reviews for compliance with the terms of grants.
- Monitors proposal process, ensures funder's policies and legal requirements are followed.
- Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Grant writing experience that demonstrates a proven track record of securing new funding opportunities
- The ability to identify potential and relevant grant writing opportunities.
- Excellent research and organization skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate with all levels within CCDA and with external funders.
- Excellent computer skills including excel skills required.
- Motivated self-starter with ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Must be willing to uphold Catholic moral and social justice teachings in the workplace.
- Knowledge of Catholic Charities Ministries preferred.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree
- 2-4 years of successful grant writing experience
- Previous grant budget development and management preferred
- Knowledge of grant application process, scoring criteria and funding cycles
Physical Demands: Sitting for periods of time and some light lifting up to 25 lbs.
Thank you for your interest in joining Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington in the crucial work we do. Catholic Charities appreciates the time and effort it takes to submit an application.
