Senior Grant Writer, Funding Strategist

United Way Miami

. Research, identify, and evaluate funding opportunities from government, foundation, corporate, and other sources, with particular emphasis on federal funding .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeMiami • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $85,746 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant writing and proposal development, with a strong focus on federal funding opportunities and compliance standards. Proven ability to collaborate across departments and lead the creation of compelling funding requests that align with organizational priorities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant WritingFederal Funding ExperienceProposal DevelopmentTechnical WritingGrant Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Grant WritingProposal DevelopmentFederal FundingTechnical WritingCompliance StandardsResearch SkillsQuality AssuranceAnalytical SkillsStrategic ThinkingAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCollaborationSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGrant Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit ManagementFunding OpportunitiesGrant ProposalsCommunity Needs AssessmentFunder Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, identify, and evaluate funding opportunities from government, foundation, corporate, and other sources, with particular emphasis on federal funding
Assess alignment with organizational priorities, eligibility, competitiveness, and readiness to pursue funding
Collaborate with organizational leadership and internal teams to establish funding priorities and develop competitive grant pursuit strategies
Lead the research, development, and substantive writing of compelling grant proposals, including complex and government funding applications
Translate program goals, community needs, organizational capabilities, and measurable outcomes into persuasive funding requests
Lead substantive review and quality assurance of grant submissions for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and compliance with funder requirements
Provide technical guidance on government grants, application requirements, and proposal development standards
Collaborate with Community Impact, Development, Finance, Data, and other departments and external grant-writing consultants
Contribute to the development and review of grant reports, particularly technical or complex narratives
Support compliance with funder requirements and improve grant-writing practices, proposal templates, quality control processes, and grant development effectiveness
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in communications, English, nonprofit management, public administration, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Master's degree preferred
Eight to ten years of progressively responsible experience in grant writing, proposal development, and competitive funding research, including demonstrated success developing complex grant applications
Significant experience with federal and other government grants, including proposal requirements, technical writing, and compliance standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Experience with grant management systems
Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, sound judgment, attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

3 WKS+ Vacation Paid
12 Paid Holidays
12 PTO Paid Days
Competitive Health Benefits Package
Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month
Short-Term Disability at NO COST
Life Insurance & AD&D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding
Professional Development Opportunities
Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care
Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree
Free Monthly Transit Card