Grant Writer Jobs

A Grant Writer in school administration plays a crucial role in securing funds for the school by researching and writing grant proposals. They liaise with the school administration team to understand the needs of the school, which can range from acquiring new technology to launching after-school programs, then identify appropriate funding sources and write compelling proposals to convince these sources to provide the required funds. They also manage and oversee grants' timelines, ensuring all reports and other deliverables are completed on time.

An effective Grant Writer should possess excellent research, writing, and persuasion skills to articulate the school's needs and convince potential funders. They should also have good project management skills to keep track of multiple grants and their respective deadlines. Familiarity with the education sector and the specific needs of schools is beneficial. While there are no specific certifications required for this role, a background in communication, English, or related fields is often desirable. Prior to becoming a Grant Writer, a person might have roles such as a Research Assistant, Program Coordinator, or Fundraising Assistant within educational or nonprofit settings.

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Grants Management Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago

In this position you will serve as a Grants Management Specialist in Region 5 performing work that involves implementing and managing Federal grants and cooperative agreements (CA) and providing...

Grants Management Specialist

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

Summary In this position, you will work as a member of the Regional Offices, Region Four, Mitigation Division, Hazard Mitigation Assistance Branch. The ideal candidate for this position has...

Workforce Education Grants Manager

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 2 days ago

Florida SouthWestern State College is accepting resumes in search of a Workforce Education Grants Manager to join our team of exceptional employees. This position is part of the leadership team...

Grants Management Specialist (Mitigation)

  • Lakewood, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 3 days ago

Summary This position will support the implementation and management of complex Federal grants and cooperative agreements, providing essential technical assistance, oversight, and services to...

Health Education Coordinator/Grant Writer. Job in Syracuse Gr8Jobs

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 4 days ago

Health Outreach and Education Coordinator/Grant Writer - Outreach and Education Coordinator/Grant Writer - Competitive Salary, based on experience. $75,000 Per Year - DOE....

Grants Management Specialist - Federal Government

  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago

IMSolutions, LLC Grants Management Specialist - Federal Government in Springfield , Illinois Full Time 40 Hours Grants Mgmt Mid Lvl US-Remote Salary Range: $40,000.00 to $175,000.00 Annually...

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Grants Management Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

This position is located in the Contracts and Grants Directorate, of the Chief Operating Officer. The position description number for this position is 462897. The incumbent will work a full-time,...

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Grant Writer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

The Grant Writer develops grant proposals of various size and scope in response to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) issued by funding agencies....

Grant Writer, Part-time [Active Recruitment]

  • Albany, OR
  • 6 days ago
  • Albany, OR
  • 6 days ago

Posting Number: 0601215-NC Position Type: Classified Pools Position Title: Grant Writer, Part-time [Active Recruitment] Employment Requirement: Criminal Background Check - C4 Division/Department: Corvallis...

-Volunteer Manager & Grant Writer

  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago

-Volunteer Manager & Grant Writer Neighborhood Services Inc is a longstanding food pantry that has been serving our community since 1965....

Grants Management Specialist - IDEA

  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 7 days ago

Provides advanced programmatic and fiscal expertise to support Director of Special Education regarding the administration of the school divisions Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)...

Grant Writer- AI.Health4All Center for Machine Lea

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago

The Grant Writer is a member of the AI.Health4All Center and is a liaison to the College of Medicine grants management and fundraising staff....

Grant Writer/Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Camden, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 11 days ago

JOB POSTING: Grant Writer/Executive Administrative Assistant Full -Time - Monday thru Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M....

Grants Management Specialist 1-DHS-Division of Emergency Management-Kanawha Co.

  • Charleston, WV
  • 11 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 11 days ago

Nature of Work This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the Division of Personnel. If you are interested in this position, you must...

Grant Writer

  • Seattle, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 11 days ago

Under the guidance and direction of the Director of Fund Development, the Grant Writer will work to identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned programs....

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Grant Writer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Grant Writing and Crowdfunding for Public Libraries
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Grant Writer Certificate Course Online
In this part-time, online grant writer certificate course, you will receive a comprehensive introduction to grant writing. You will learn about the key aspects of the grant proposal process,...

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Salary for Grant Writer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSchoolAdministrators research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Grant Writers offer the following education background
Master's Degree
50.9%
Doctorate Degree
26.9%
Bachelor's Degree
18.8%
Associate's Degree
1.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.1%
High School or GED
0.5%
Some College
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Grant Writers
1-2 years
38.7%
4-6 years
23.0%
6-8 years
12.5%
2-4 years
9.2%
8-10 years
9.1%
None
6.9%
Less than 1 year
0.7%