Grant Writer jobs in Des Plaines, IL
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- Urban Growers Collective
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
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About Urban Growers CollectiveUrban Growers Collective is a Black- and women-led non-profit farm in Chicago, Illinois working to build a more just and equitable local food system. We aim to address the inequities and structural racism that exist in the food system and in communities of color. Rooted in growing food, our mission is to cultivate nourishing environments which support health, economic development, healing, and creativity through urban agriculture.
We provide hands-on job training and create economic opportunities for youth, beginner BIPOC farmers, and men who are at high risk for gun violence. Our aim is to provide jobs while working to mitigate food insecurity and limited access to affordable, culturally-affirming, and nutritionally-dense food.
Our team cultivates eight urban farms on 11 acres of land, predominantly located on Chicago’s South Side. These farms are production-oriented but also offer opportunities for staff-led education, training, and leadership development. Our produce is available at farmers’ markets, in our Collective Supported Agriculture program, and at the Fresh Moves Mobile Market.
To apply, please attach a cover letter, three professional references, and 2 writing samples showcasing your grant writing skillsPosition SummaryThe Grant Writer assists in writing, reporting and prospecting grants to support Urban Growers Collective’s annual fundraising. This includes but is not limited to: applications to local, state and federal funding opportunities; proposals and applications to private foundations, corporate foundations; applications to competitive prizes; and completion of associated materials. The Grant Writer reports directly to the Development Manager in all development and fundraising endeavors.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:Grant Writing (80% 32 hrs/week)- Support Grant Writing pre-award life cycle including, but not limited to: grant research; proposal layout; drafting and writing; submission; and documentation of project details for internal archives.
- Support Grant Writing post-award life cycle, including but not limited to: recording application status; tracking project and financial reporting requirements; reviewing and summarizing evaluation data; drafting and writing reports; and submission.
Project Support (5% 2 hrs/week)- Maintain and track grant and report progress and deadlines
- Support scheduling and communications with partners as assigned, including but not limited to: taking meeting minutes; creating and coordinating letters of support and other grant materials; and reporting on grant activities
- Represent Urban Growers Collective in-person, written, and virtual conferencing/video calls, and over the phone with program officers and funding partners
- Assist with special fundraising events, including capital campaigns, annual gala, and annual fundraising drives
Donor database management (10% 4hrs/week ):- Assist with contact, donation, and revenue database management via CRM software (Keela), including summarizing meeting notes, data entry, running reports, and queries;
- Assist with individual donor cultivation, including mailings, stewarding of recurring donors, and payment processing;
- Assist with financial and file management, including organization of budget, grant award letters and other documentation in Google Drive
Administration (5% - 2hrs / week):- Promote UGC programs at special events and community meetings, including the creation of slide-decks and presentations;
- Produce and distribute correspondence of letters and emails, as well as acknowledgment and thank-you letters; via CRM, email and postal services.
- Maintain appropriate supplies for projects; filing, typing, copying, binding, and scanning.
- Complete weekly work plan and daily checkouts;
- Submit accurate timesheets & expense reports;
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)- A Bachelor’s degree is required, masters degree preferred;
- Minimum of 1-3 years of grant writing required
- Strong and proven writing and time management skills required for this position;
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational and problem solving skills;
- Robust written communication skills; strong editing skills and ability to write clearly and concisely;
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Google Drive, docs/sheets/slides)
- Experience with CRM database use;
- Ability to work in an open-office environment;
- Excellent organizational, communication and follow-through skills;
- Maintains appropriate professional boundaries in working with co-workers and teens;
- Ability to think critically and creatively;
- Willingness to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment, but have the ability to work unsupervised to complete the job;
- Passion for community food system development, urban agriculture, and food sovereignty
- Required: Able to work on holidays / weekends (if needed).
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions:- Must be willing and able to work in an open-office environment; and
- Position will require prolonged use of a computer, to be provided by Urban Growers Collective.
Schedule:- This is a full-time salaried position, 40 hours per week;
- Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm (regular schedule) / 10:00a-7:00p (if evenings required);
- Breaks: 2 - 15 minute breaks (paid) 30 minute lunch (unpaid); and
- Occasional evening hours will be required to participate in farm and community events. Start time will be flexed to accommodate change in schedule.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Vacation Pay, Personal/Sick Pay, Wellness Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Student Loan Assistance Program, Retirement Plan
UGC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics.Flexible work from home options available.
- 5 Days Ago
Grant Writer
- Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
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Naperville, IL
FULL_TIME
- Description Position Summary: The Turning Pointe Autism Foundation endeavors to have a sustainable grants program to fund and secure the future of its operations for the school, adult programs, growth...
- 10 Days Ago
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- BOBBY E WRIGHT COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER INC
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Chicago, IL
OTHER
- Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: BOBBY E WRIGHT COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CETER INC - Chicago, IL Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $65,000.00 Sal...
- 15 Days Ago
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- KESHET
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Northbrook, IL
OTHER
- Job Details Job Location: Business Office - Northbrook, IL Position Type: Part Time Education Level: None Salary Range: $25.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Admin - Cleri...
- 15 Days Ago
Grant Writer
- Lawrence Hall
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Grant Writer reports directly to the Director of Grants Management. Responsible for meeting the annual financial goal for institutional donors. Primary responsibilities includ...
- 30 Days Ago
Grant Writer
- GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center
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Hoffman, IL
FULL_TIME
- Company DescriptionGiGi’s Playhouse Inc.’s was founded in 2003 and our mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering in...
- 1 Month Ago
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Senior People Systems Integrations Specialist
- Braze
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Chicago, IL
- At Braze, we have found our people. We're a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. W...
- 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
Safety Management Systems Specialist
- Federal Aviation Administration
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Des Plaines, IL
- Summary This position serves as the regional coordinator for the Safety and Management System (SMS) program, in the Offi...
- 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
Bilingual Spanish/English Program Director - San Juan Diego - Des Plaines
- Maryville Academy
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Des Plaines, IL
- Career Opportunities with Maryville AcademyA great place to work.Share with friends or Subscribe!Thank you for your inte...
- 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Foundation Giving
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
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Chicago, IL
- Position Highlights: Ability to work with caring, mission-focused team and supporters, making an impact in the daily liv...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Grant Writer
- Lasalle Network
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Chicago, IL
- LaSalle Network has partnered with a growing nonprofit organization in Chicago looking to hire an experienced Grant Writ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Visiting Senior Research Specialist Data Manager-JACSW
- University of Illinois at Chicago
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Chicago, IL
- Visiting Senior Research Specialist Data Manager-988 Crisis Hub Hiring Department: Jane Addams College of Social Work Lo...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Supervisory Aerospace Engineer (Section Manager)
- Federal Aviation Administration
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Des Plaines, IL
- Summary As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incent...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Grant Writer
- Lawndale Christian Health Center
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Chicago, IL
- Job Description Job Description Grants Management 1. Manages existing grants by: tracking grants; updating internal repo...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines is located at 42°2′2″N 87°53′59″W / 42.03389°N 87.89972°W / 42.03389; -87.89972 (42.033848, −87.899786).
According to the 2010 census, Des Plaines has a total area of 14.415 square miles (37.33 km2), of which 14.28 square miles (36.99 km2) (or 99.06%) is land and 0.135 square miles (0.35 km2) (or 0.94%) is water.
Des Plaines is traversed by two interstate highways – I-90 (the Northwest Tollway) and I-294 (the Tri-State Tollway).
Des Plaines is named for the Des Plaines River, which flows through it. The name is from 18th-century French referencing the American sycamore which r...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Grant Writer jobs
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Des Plaines, Illinois area prices
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What does a Grant Writer do?
Grant Writer
Understands and utilizes organizational database to maintain funder records, including proposal and report deadlines, submissions and other pertinent data.
July 26, 2022
Support the Development team in coordinating marketing materials, web content, social media efforts, online and mobile giving tools to broaden philanthropic support, assist BGCNC team in preparing for comprehensive campaign.
September 24, 2022
Maintains the quality-control activities required to ensure the accuracy and adequacy of each document or publication, including but not limited to in-process and final reviews, researching of appropriate data and information, and editing for compliance with all applicable specifications and standards.
October 10, 2022
Create original written material based on the latest statistics, research information for grants and correspondence to donors.
December 18, 2022
Demonstrates organization in all areas of work, communication, assigned tasks, and deadlines including but not limited to solicitations, budgets, proposal documents, and grant and sponsorship reports.
December 29, 2022
Develop and manage an accountability and reporting system to produce periodic and final reports as required by funding sources, for internal review by the Grant Oversight Committee, and to meet auditing, contract management, and IRS reporting requirements.
January 09, 2023
Attends all Grants and Development Committees and other relevant community meetings and functions in a support capacity to the Committees and the community.
February 06, 2023
Manage a complex grants portfolio, working with Grant Writing teams to advise on budget development as it relates to programmatic initiatives, review program design, incorporate edits/changes as needed, to submit the final product to the funding entity.
February 23, 2023
Provide timely advice and information on funding opportunities, requirements and procedures collaborate in defining and implementing project funding strategies to Grant Writer Manager.
March 18, 2023