Senior Grant Writer

NPower

. Support the fundraising team by coordinating and drafting grant proposals and reports .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $76,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant writing and fundraising, with a strong ability to develop compelling proposals and reports that secure significant funding. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather data and maintain accurate documentation within CRM systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant Writing ExperienceProposal DevelopmentFundraising KnowledgeMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCRM Database Management

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Hard Skills

Grant WritingProposal WritingReport WritingData AnalysisProofreadingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementResearch SkillsFundraising StrategyProgram Evaluation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailIndependent WorkCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceNonprofit CRMMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Government GrantsFoundation GrantsCorporate GrantsWorkforce DevelopmentYoung AdultsVeterans Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the fundraising team by coordinating and drafting grant proposals and reports
Develop, write, and submit LOIs, proposals, and reports to prospective and existing funders within assigned deadlines
Maintain proposal and report documentation using the CRM and track all reporting deadlines
Collaborate with program, finance, and administrative staff to gather required data for proposals and reporting
Update grant narratives to reflect community needs, program descriptions, and targeted outcomes
Support other NPower fundraising activities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of government, foundation, and/or corporate grant writing experience
Excellent writing and proofreading skills
Ability to describe complex concepts or programs in concise yet impactful terms
Track record securing grant awards for six-figure+ grants
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail, accuracy and pacing
Proven ability to implement program data and other supporting research into grant requests
Knowledge of fundraising information sources and research tools
Fundraising experience for one or more of the following fields strongly preferred: workforce development, opportunity young adults, veterans and their families
Ability to work independently while also taking explicit direction from supervisor
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of Salesforce or nonprofit CRM database is preferred
Bachelor's degree