How much does a Grant Writer make in Argenta, IL? The average Grant Writer salary in Argenta, IL is $72,501 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $65,101 and $81,551. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Grant Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Grant Writer Salary $58,363 Argenta,IL April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Grant Writer Salary $65,101 Argenta,IL April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Grant Writer Salary $72,501 Argenta,IL April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Grant Writer Salary $81,551 Argenta,IL April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Grant Writer Salary $89,790 Argenta,IL April 24, 2024
25% $65,101 10% $58,363 90% $89,790 75% $81,551 $72,501 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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After School Matters - Chicago, IL

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BOBBY E WRIGHT COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER INC - Chicago, IL

Senior Grant Writer

Casa Central - Chicago, IL

What skills does a Grant Writer need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Presentation: Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.

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RFI: A RFI (request for information) is a common business process whose purpose is to collect written information about the capabilities of various suppliers.

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Marketing Communications: Marketing communications (MC, marcom(s), marcomm(s)) uses different marketing channels and tools in combination: Marketing communication channels focus on any way a business communicates a message to its desired market, or the market in general. A marketing communication tool can be anything from: advertising, personal selling, direct marketing, sponsorship, communication, and promotion to public relations. MC are made up of the marketing mix which is made up of 4P's: Price, Promotion, Place and Product, for a business selling goods, and made up of 7P's: Price, Promotion, Place, Product, People, Physical evidence and Process, for a service based business.

Presentation 4.26%
RFI 2.91%
Marketing Communications 1.49%
Others 91.34%

Job Description for Grant Writer

Grant Writer develops resources, researches funding sources, and writes proposals to obtain grant funding from various organizations. Writes contract proposals that reflect the goals and objectives of the organization. Being a Grant Writer outlines accurate budgets that support the proposed activities defined in the proposal. Ensures each grant-writing project complies with the funder's policies, formats, timelines, reporting, and legal requirements. Additionally, Grant Writer may participate in the negotiation of contractual provisions with potential partners. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Grant Writer occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Grant Writer typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • We are a Non-profit organization located in Naperville with a mission to enhance the lives of others. We are experiencing tremendous growth and are looking...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school t...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Job Details. Level. Experienced. Job Location. BOBBY E WRIGHT COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CETER INC - Chicago, IL. Position Type. Full Time. Education ...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Seeking an organized, conscientious professional with prior experience in grant writing. Significant experience in government/public grant making & reporti...
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  • Job Description. Job Description. About Urban Growers Collective. Urban Growers Collective is a Black- and women-led non-profit farm in Chicago, Illinois w...
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For Grant Writer, the first career path typically progresses to Grant Proposal Manager.

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Grant Writer salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Grant Writer, the highest Grant Writer salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Grant Writer salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Grant Writer salary is in Miami, FL, where the Grant Writer salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Argenta, Illinois    Argenta is a village in Macon County, Illinois, United States, whose population was 940 at the 2012 census. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois M....More

Argenta, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Argenta, Illinois

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