Grant Writer

Posted: 10/12/2025

Non-Profit and Social Services

Develops and maintains departmental and organizational contracts and grants to obtain funding for organizational services.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Performs the writing activities for designated grant programs and obtains funding to ensure that goals or objectives of programs are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Studies and understands the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of the organization.
Develops program proposals and completes applications as indicated in the funding opportunity instructions.
Researches funding opportunities from government and non-government agencies to identify sources of funding.
Completes and submits comprehensive proposal package prior to deadline.
Prepares written questions to clarify funding opportunity instructions and submits consolidated question documents to funding opportunity author or management.
Reviews proposal package submissions with team members as a part of continuous quality improvement efforts
Maintains master files on submitted proposals.
Maintains confidentiality of all strategic service delivery initiatives and completed proposals.
Maintains current knowledge of national child and family-serving policies, best practices and trends to consult to affiliate site staff on appropriate program growth opportunities as aligned with the mission and strategic goals.
Organizes and facilitates proposal development meetings between affiliate site staff, program staff, finance staff, and contract staff.
Works and collaborates on an ongoing basis with other team members.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices pertaining to grants, contracts, and proposals
High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills. Excellent writing, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
Ability to develop, conceptualize, organize, and coordinate plan to develop quality proposals based on funding instructions and Boys Town Model of Care.
Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
Ability to translate complex data into understandable conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
Strong relationship building, collaboration, and presentation skills.
Ability to organize and coordinate meeting facilitation and solution focused outcomes.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Journalism, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Minimum of three years of writing experience; including 1 to 2 years of professional writing experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Federal, state, and local grant proposals experience preferred.
Healthcare grant writing experience preferred.

Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

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Grant Writer

Develops and maintains departmental and organizational contracts and grants to obtain funding for organizational services.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Performs the writing activities for designated grant programs and obtains funding to ensure that goals or objectives of programs are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Studies and understands the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of the organization.

Develops program proposals and completes applications as indicated in the funding opportunity instructions.

Researches funding opportunities from government and non-government agencies to identify sources of funding.

Completes and submits comprehensive proposal package prior to deadline.

Prepares written questions to clarify funding opportunity instructions and submits consolidated question documents to funding opportunity author or management.

Reviews proposal package submissions with team members as a part of continuous quality improvement efforts

Maintains master files on submitted proposals.

Maintains confidentiality of all strategic service delivery initiatives and completed proposals.

Maintains current knowledge of national child and family-serving policies, best practices and trends to consult to affiliate site staff on appropriate program growth opportunities as aligned with the mission and strategic goals.

Organizes and facilitates proposal development meetings between affiliate site staff, program staff, finance staff, and contract staff.

Works and collaborates on an ongoing basis with other team members.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices pertaining to grants, contracts, and proposals

High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills. Excellent writing, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.

Ability to develop, conceptualize, organize, and coordinate plan to develop quality proposals based on funding instructions and Boys Town Model of Care.

Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

Ability to translate complex data into understandable conclusions and recommendations.

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.

Strong relationship building, collaboration, and presentation skills.

Ability to organize and coordinate meeting facilitation and solution focused outcomes.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Journalism, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Minimum of three years of writing experience; including 1 to 2 years of professional writing experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Federal, state, and local grant proposals experience preferred.

Healthcare grant writing experience preferred.

Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

Boys Town