Grant Writer and Proposal Manager

Position: Grant Writer and Proposal Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Remote

Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Reports To: Director, Development Operations

Salary: $76,000 - $103,000



At Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll), we believe everyone should have the opportunity to turn their dream of starting a business into a reality and our purpose is to help all succeed. Dedicated to empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs since 2010, our mission at EforAll is to accelerate economic and social impact in communities nationwide through inclusive entrepreneurship.

We connect deeply with the people we serve because our staff are proud and active members of these communities. EforAll works closely with local champions to encourage growing and thriving economies through local entrepreneurship. The EparaTodos program was designed to support Latinx entrepreneurs where they are, with programs run entirely in Spanish. The success of our programs inspires us each day: Over 1,400 startups launched; 84% women-owned, 69% BIPOC owned, and 31% immigrant-owned; 70% of EforAll businesses are still operating after 3 years; and $66 million in alumni revenue and 2,108 jobs generated in 2022.

We are cheerleaders for our communities. We believe in celebrating strengths and successes. We recognize our team's personal and professional growth as well as the accomplishments of our entrepreneurs, the dedication of our volunteers, and the generosity of our funders. Embracing a culture of celebration heightens morale and profoundly connects us as members of the EforAll community.

In our journey towards fostering inclusive entrepreneurship, we place a strong emphasis on cultural fluidity and diversity. This commitment reflects our understanding that true innovation and community transformation arise from embracing a multitude of perspectives and experiences. By actively promoting cultural fluidity, we ensure that our programs, staff, and organizational practices not only welcome but celebrate the rich diversity of ideas, traditions, and aspirations that entrepreneurs from varied backgrounds bring. This approach strengthens our mission, enriching the fabric of the communities we serve and amplifying the impact of our collective efforts towards creating equitable opportunities for all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Grant Writing

• Write highly competitive foundation, government, and corporate grant proposals, produce customized letters of inquiry, and help build content for reports.
• Use an "every draft is best draft" style so the EforAll team reviews dynamic, reader-friendly, high-quality writing free of typos, jargon, and lackluster prose.
• Leverage AI tools, such as Grantable, to enhance proposal writing and optimize content creation, ensuring grant proposals are well-written and aligned with EforAll's vision, mission, and values.
  
  

Project Management and Grant Monitoring

• Create and maintain a fundraising calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports.
• Collaborate across teams (finance, technology, etc.) and contribute to the development of data management, collection, reporting, and program evaluation capacities within the organization.
• Project manage workload effectively to keep the Director of Development Operations current on and prepared for all upcoming applications, reports, and information needs.
  
  

Development Operations

• Organize files and documents to simplify compiling attachments and facilitate reporting by always having the original documentation easily accessible.
• Manage full grant cycle in a CRM to ensure all grant opportunities and tasks are current, well-detailed, and accomplished.
  
  

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-7 years of grant writing experience (corporate, private foundation, government, etc.), including program-restricted grants and 6 to 7-figure grants.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to tailor tone, voice, and style as needed.
• Strong project management skills with a demonstrated track record of working on multiple projects with different deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including a strong emphasis on cultural competency and the ability to effectively communicate across diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Flexible, adaptable, and well-organized, with a demonstrated capacity to navigate cross-cultural environments and foster inclusive spaces.
• Independent and self-motivated, with the ability to also collaborate effectively with colleagues and external constituencies.
• Ability to work remotely and with flexibility in a growing organization.
• Background in entrepreneurship, whether through personal experience, education, or professional roles, is preferred.
  
  

Benefits:

Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
  
  

EforAll provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.