Grant Writer

Grant Writer

The Opportunity: We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Grants Writer to play a critical role in advancing the mission of Entrepreneurial Ventures in Education (EVE). This is a full-time remote position that will primarily involve researching, identifying, and writing high-quality proposals to support EVE programs.

Essential Job Tasks:
This is a full-time, remote Grant Writer role. The Grant Writer is an EVE employee who will support all programs under EVE’s umbrella. The Grant Writer will be responsible for writing and applying for grants that align with EVE’s mission and goals through a pipeline of opportunities provided to them. Daily tasks include writing and submitting high-quality grant proposals, conducting necessary research to support applications, grant budget development, and grant narrative writing, and effective communication with internal partners. The role will report directly to the Grants Manager and is responsible for generating $1,500,000 annually and retaining 90% of award revenue year over year.

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management, Strategy and Planning

• Lead the development of high-quality, compelling grant applications that clearly articulate the missions, programs, and impact of EVE entities, including Phalen Leadership Academies, Summer Advantage, Skilled US, and Indy Scholars.
• Conduct rigorous grant research using internal data and external sources to strengthen the competitiveness of proposals.
• Develop and submit letters of inquiry, reports, and related materials with a focus on clarity, impact, and funder alignment.
• Synthesize programmatic, financial, and impact data from internal information and partners to craft persuasive narratives, outcomes, and budgets for grant submissions.
• Collaborate closely with the Philanthropy team and cross-functional partners to manage funding priorities, gather required information, and ensure alignment between organizational strategy and grant proposals.
• Manage grant pipeline to evaluate and prioritize grant opportunities that align with organizational goals and funding strategies.
• Track grant activity and outcomes using Salesforce and other systems to support proposal development, reporting, and strategic grant planning.
• Support the development of funder relationships through strong written communication and proposal strategy, contributing to long-term funding sustainability.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years of increasing responsibility in non-profit fundraising
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing educational and economic equity for underserved communities
• Familiarity with Salesforce and other CRM platforms to support grant tracking and data management
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a complex environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly, with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Extreme tact and discretion, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence

PLA’s Core Values:

• Children First - Work to ensure that all interactions and decisions put our scholars first.
• Respect - Treat others as you would like to be treated.
• Determination - With hard work and superior effort, we can achieve all things.
• Continuous Improvement - Try to get better and better every day.
• Gratitude - Demonstrate gratefulness for all that we have done and the opportunity to serve our scholars and communities.

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

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