Grant Writer

GRANT WRITER

Grow with us!



ABOUT US:
Growing Home is a nonprofit organization based in Westminster, Colorado. We cultivate a thriving,
healthy, and equitable North Metro Denver by connecting people to services and programs to drive
community action in the areas of food, housing, parenting education, and lifelong stability. We
strive to create a welcoming environment for all by cultivating a sense of home with our
participants, staff, and community members.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Growing Home is seeking a strategic, self-motivated, collaborative, and passionate Grant Writer to
identify and analyze funding opportunities and lead the development, writing, and submission of
grant proposals to government, corporate, and private funding agencies to support program
activities. Additional responsibilities include:

• Analyze RFPs, funding, and grant opportunities to determine mission and program

alignment, strategic fit, and operational considerations to provide recommendations on
feasibility, opportunity, and risks.

• Working with the Leadership Team and Program Leads, write compelling grant proposals,

funding proposals, and reports, ensuring timely submissions and achievement of budgeted
revenue goals in grants, government support, foundation, and corporate contributions.

• With Chief Development Officer, develop a budget based on the pipeline of funding

opportunities and secured one- and multi-year donations, and initiate adjustments and
replacement processes in anticipation of rejections and/or in response to organizational
needs.

• Serve as the lead in analysis of incoming funding opportunities and present summary of

viability, components, and operational considerations to Finance, Programs, and
Development toward informed and timely decision making.

• Act as a thought partner with the Development Team to strategize on cultivation and

stewardship efforts, which may include site visits, yearlong engagement, design of
volunteer opportunities, and external networking events.

• Maximize use of RE NXT database as an integrated daily working tool and ensure accurate

and timely entries of donor opportunities, cultivation, gifts, receipting, and management
information on interactions with corporations, grant funders and government entities, and
assigned portfolio.

ABOUT YOU:

• At least two (2) years of experience in grant writing, sales, nonprofit fundraising, or a related

position.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Possess strategic thinking, problem solving, and project management skills.
• Awareness of Denver-area major funders and local, state, and national grant procedures

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK AT GROWING HOME:

• Competitive Pay: $50,000-$56,000
• Company sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans (employer pays 88% of premium for

employee medical insurance; 50% for employee dental and vision insurance; 50% for
dependents across medical, dental, vision plans)

• Up to 5 hours of paid wellness time each week
• Company-paid mental health consultant
• Optional 403(b) plan with 5% match after 1 year
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Employer paid life insurance
• Medical and dependent care FSA options available
• Cell phone stipend
• Wellness stipend
• Positive, inclusive workplace
• Dedicated resources toward professional growth and development
  

HOURS OF WORK AND LOCATION:

• Hours of Work: This position is full-time, 40 hours a week. Work will generally be completed

Monday-Friday, between 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, with some evenings and weekends required

• Location: Work will primarily be performed in the Growing Home offices, with some local

travel required. Dependent on job duties, hybrid work locations and schedule may be
permitted.

Growing Home strives to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Growing Home is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.