Grant Writer

Are you a dynamic, team player seeking impactful, meaningful work? Do you have a burning desire to use your grant writing skills to make a difference in the lives of NH families and children? Are you ready to take the next step to play a lead role in developing and diversifying our funding streams? Then give us a shout!

YOU might be the perfect person to join our highly accomplished, sometimes goofy, team of dedicated nonprofit professionals who believe in the power of prevention. NH Children’s Trust is the leading backbone organization for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. NH Children’s Trust is leading the drive to ensure safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments for children by educating, advocating, and collaborating.

We have grown tenfold in the past three years (yup, even during the pandemic) and are poised to grow our grant funded programming to create generational impact for NH children and families. New Hampshire Children’s Trust is a team-oriented organization that values work-life balance, having a fun and inviting workplace, and offering great benefits.

• Coordinate grant proposals and requests for support across all programs and departments
• Work with program directors to determine funding needs and program opportunities
• Collaborate with Finance Department on grant budget development
• Summarize and track data on grant submissions and awards in departmental database
• Establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships with private grantors, corporate funders, and governmental agencies.
• Provide monthly grant update reports to all program directors and staff, as appropriate
• Assist with grant contracts and reporting
• Work closely with program staff to track progress on and meet grant requirements

• Five years of experience in a development role with an emphasis on government grants, as well as private foundations and family foundations 
• Contribute to the execution of the organization’s overall philanthropy strategy--writing, and submitting grant funding proposals in line with funding priorities
• Well organized, detailed oriented and can work with complex grants within strict deadlines
• Works independently, but thrives on supporting a Team of caring professionals
• Ability to clearly articulate our mission and the positive impact we deliver
• Strong English writing proficiency; BA/BS minimum
• Strong knowledge of grant information sources
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of donor database systems

Experience in human services sector

Knowledge of statewide child well-being system

Full Benefits including short and long term disability, dental and 403B

Hybrid remote (Monday - Wednesday in office hours with flexibility)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

New Hampshire Children’s Trust recognizes the value of qualified, competent, and committed employees in order to meet the organization’s goals and objectives. It is New Hampshire Children’s Trust’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and not to discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or marital status. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, and any or all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Cliff Simmonds. The cover letter and resume should contain detailed information concerning work experience, past successes, qualifications, and salary requirement. Please be prepared to provide contact information for professional references upon request. Applications will be reviewed when they are received.

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000