A career at Easterseals Midwest is more than a job -- it is an opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives every day. Our staff are the link to the community for those they serve and is one of the most exemplary reflections of the wonderful mission driven work we provide every day. The Grant Writer supports the organization’s institutional fundraising efforts through identifying funding opportunities, writing grant proposals and reports, coordinating funder stewardship activities, and supporting the administration of the organization’s grants portfolio. This person will work on our Development team.
Duties:
- Conducts prospect research and evaluates foundation, corporate, and government grant funding opportunities that align with organizational priorities.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to discuss needs, collect information to support funding strategies, and develop compelling proposals and reports.
- Develops and submits grant proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and other written materials that secure funding and communicate organizational impact.
- Maintains grant records, databases, calendars, reporting schedules, and compliance requirements to support accurate documentation and maintenance of grants portfolio.
- Engages with grant portfolio to identify upcoming funding opportunities and deadlines, and provides recommendations that support the organization’s grants program.
- Prepares stewardship communications, funder updates, and other donor-facing materials.
Qualifications:
Education: A bachelor's degree, preferably in non-profit management, communications, marketing, social work, journalism or a similar field.
Experience: A minimum 2 years of experience in grant research, writing, and submission; nonprofit development; and project management. Experience using donor management, fundraising, or grant management software preferred. Knowledge of Kansas and Missouri philanthropic landscape preferred.
Other: Frequent local, regional and statewide travel is required, with occasional national travel. Must be able to attend early morning and evening meetings and events as necessary.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, social work, journalism, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience in grant research, writing, and submission
- Experience in nonprofit development
- Experience in project management
- Frequent local, regional, and statewide travel, with occasional national travel
- Availability to attend early morning and evening meetings and events as needed
- Experience using donor management, fundraising, or grant management software
- Knowledge of the Kansas and Missouri philanthropic landscape
What We Do
Easterseals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through life-changing disability and community services. For more than 100 years, we have worked tirelessly with our partners to enhance quality of life and expand local access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. And we won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted. Through our national network of affiliates, Easterseals provides essential services and on-the-ground supports to more than 1.5 million people each year — from early childhood programs for the critical first five years, to autism services, to medical rehabilitation and employment programs, to veterans’ services, and more. Our public education, policy, and advocacy initiatives positively shape perceptions and address the urgent and evolving needs of the one in four Americans living with disabilities today. Together, we’re empowering people with disabilities, families and communities to be full and equal participants in society.
