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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in grant writing and proposal development for nonprofits, with a strong understanding of funding landscapes and the ability to create persuasive narratives. Proficient in using AI tools for drafting and editing while maintaining attention to detail and effective communication with partners.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Grant Writing ExperienceUnderstanding of Funding LandscapesAI Tools ProficiencyAttention to DetailPartner-First Communication
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Hard Skills
Grant WritingProposal DevelopmentNarrative CreationResearchEditingQuality AssuranceCompetitive ProposalsFunding Eligibility CriteriaProcess DisciplineWorkflow Management
Soft Skills
CommunicationJudgementAttention to DetailCollaborationResponsibility
Tools & Technologies
AI Tools
Industry Keywords
NonprofitsCharitiesMission-Led OrganisationsAustralian GrantsFunder Priorities
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Identify, evaluate and curate relevant grants tailored to each organisation’s mission, programmes, eligibility and funding needs
- Write compelling LOIs, grant applications and supporting narratives aligned to funder requirements
- Prompt, guide and review AI-assisted outputs to accelerate research, drafting and iteration while maintaining accuracy, judgement and tone
- Act as lead expert reviewer to ensure drafts are accurate, persuasive, funder-ready and easy for nonprofits to use
- Balance pace, quality and care across multiple partner relationships, keeping work moving and expectations clear
- Work closely with around 25–30 nonprofit partners, understanding their goals, programmes and impact
- Help strengthen the grant support process so it can serve more nonprofits without compromising quality
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5 years’ grant writing experience, ideally for nonprofits, charities or mission-led organisations, with specific experience winning Australian grants
- Understanding of funding landscapes, eligibility criteria, funder priorities and competitive proposals
- Ability to turn rough context into specific, persuasive, funder-ready narratives
- Confidence using AI tools for research, drafting, editing and quality assurance
- Ability to take responsibility, communicate early and work in a fast-moving environment
- Strong attention to detail regarding deadlines, geographic nuances, funding restrictions and structural requirements
- Partner-first communication combining warmth, clarity and sound judgement
- Process discipline and ability to manage clear systems and workflows
