Grant Writing Consultant

Organization: Partners is a non-profit that passionately advocates for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, helping them rebuild their lives to be free from harm and fear. We are a team of advocates, staff, and volunteer lawyers, supporting survivors and their decisions with the tools and knowledge to help them speak their truths, secure justice, and rebuild their lives. We are committed to an inclusive culture and equitable actions, working with our communities to support equal access to justice and safety. Our culture is compassionate, collaborative, and mission driven.

Partners is committed to centering its work in equity to achieve justice and safety for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, especially those from historically excluded communities. We support survivors in their pursuit of justice. We aim to eliminate systemic racism, bias, and structural inequities in any form. We believe our highest purpose is creating equity and that change starts with us.

Summary Role: Specialized fundraising professional responsible for researching, drafting, submitting, and managing proposals to secure funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Grant Research & Identification: Prospecting for new grant opportunities (local, state, federal, and private) that align with Partners goals and maintaining a grant tracking calendar.
• Proposal Development & Writing: Crafting persuasive, accurate, and compelling grant narratives (Letters of Inquiry, full proposals, concept notes).
• Collaboration: Working with program staff, leadership, and finance teams to gather project data, define objectives, and create detailed project budgets.
• Compliance & Submission: Ensuring all applications meet specific funder guidelines, requirements, and deadlines.
• Grant Management & Reporting: Maintaining accurate records, submitting post-award reports on how funds were used, and managing funder relationships.
• Strategic Support: Assisting with the development of overall fundraising strategies and contributing to external communications (newsletters, annual reports).

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional Writing & Editing: Ability to produce clear, persuasive, and structured content tailored to different audiences.
• Research Abilities: Proficiency in using online databases (e.g., Grants.gov, Foundation Directory Online) and finding relevant funding sources.
• Project Management & Organization: Strong capacity to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and maintain detailed records.
• Budgeting Knowledge: Ability to develop and interpret project budgets in collaboration with finance teams.
• Interpersonal Skills: Experience interacting with donors, stakeholders, and internal teams to build relationships.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with grant submission portals, Microsoft Office Suite, and CRM software.

Experience and Education Requirements

· Education: A Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.

· Experience: Approximately 2–5 years of proven experience in grant writing or similar fundraising roles.

· Certifications: While not required, certifications such as Grant Professional Certified (GPC) or Certified Grant Writer (CGW) can be advantageous.

Reporting Structure

· Reports to the Executive Director

Partners is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Survivors, BIPOC, LGBTQ individuals, and members of other historically excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bloomfield, NJ 07003