Grant Writer Consultant

Essential Functions

The Grant Writer Consultant works directly with the Executive Director and the Grants Team to assist with planning and implementing Connectedly’s development strategy and grant portfolio. S/he is responsible for foundation grantsmanship and reporting requirements. S/he emphasizes developing larger-scale grants in scope, finding potential new opportunities, and raising significant funds to support the organization’s programs. From time to time, special projects arise in which the Grant Writer Consultant participates and offers varied areas of expertise. These are developed in collaboration with the Executive Director, Grants Team, and Direct Service Team and directly enhance the agency’s mission.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills and experience in grantsmanship and strategic development
• Knowledge of the aging community and social service network in Philadelphia
• Knowledge of gerontology, especially community-based care and in home services
• Knowledge of local, regional, and national funders
• Master's degree in related field (Social Work, Public Health, etc.) with four years of post-graduate experience preferred

Primary Responsibilities

• Works directly with the Executive Director and Connectedly’s Grants Team to identify new sources of funding opportunities for Connectedly.
• Raises funding to support Connectedly’s programs and operations of approximately $1M/year.
• Develops grant proposals, meeting RFP specifications and deadlines.
• Makes recommendations for new service, policy and other initiatives, and identifies appropriate funding streams.
• Organizes and distributes when appropriate larger scale proposals to be used as boiler plates to the Grants Team.
• Assists in tracking reporting and proposal schedule with Grants Team.
• Writes comprehensive mid-year and final reports for large scale funders and special projects
• Keeps the agency current on demographic and legislative information affecting Connectedly’s client population on city, state and national levels. Obtains research results and relevant data to strengthen Connectedly’s fundraising capacity.

Other Areas

• Maintains confidentiality pertaining to such areas as budget, personnel, and other sensitive confidential documents and communications.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and independently motivated.

General Requirements

• Ability to use standard office equipment
• Utilizes Connectedly’s organizing system for computer documents and keeps work in sound order
• Follows Connectedly’s guidelines, procedures, and policies
• Works in a collaborative manner with other staff and team members
• May work on other projects and work as needed
• May attend various internal and external meetings
• Professionalism required at all times

EOE

Connectedly embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Connectedly at a Glance

Connectedly (formerly SOWN) was founded in 1984 and was a pioneer in recognizing the critical link between the emotional well-being of older women and their physical health. Connectedly strengthens community support networks, reduces social isolation, and improves the well-being of older adults, especially women and their families. Connectedly's organizational model is one of teamwork, collaboration and the integration of varied points of view for quality service. The team works a hybrid schedule.

Email a cover letter and resume to jobposting@connectedly.org by February, 17 2025.