Position Summary
The Marywood University Grant Writer is responsible for researching, developing, and writing grant proposals to foundations, state and federal government agencies, and other funding organizations. This role involves managing the grant application process from start to finish, tracking funding deadlines, and ensuring timely submission of high-quality proposals and reports to support the organization’s programs and goals. The Grant Writer will be responsible for liaison with Academic Affairs, including faculty, deans, and Chief Academic Officer to advance institutional strategic goals. The Grant Writer partners closely with the Office of Finance to ensure all grant budgets, financial narratives, and funding structures align with institutional financial policies, sponsor requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations. This role also supports post-award financial coordination, including budget monitoring, reporting, and compliance documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaison with Faculty, Academic Affairs, Advancement, and the Office of Finance to support development, submission, implementation, and stewardship of grant-funded initiatives..
- Research and identify new funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources.
- Write, edit, and prepare compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and case statements.
- Develop budgets and supporting documentation in collaboration with program and finance staff.
- Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
- Track and report on progress of submitted proposals and awarded grants.
- Ensure compliance with all grant agreements and reporting requirements.
- Build and maintain relationships with funders and potential donors.
- Assist in developing strategies for institutional fundraising to meet revenue goals.
- Create summaries, data reports, and outcomes to support proposals and internal planning.
- Develops compliant grant budgets and financial projections in coordination with Finance, ensuring alignment with sponsor requirements, institutional cost policies, and indirect cost structures.
- Ensures financial components of proposals meet applicable regulations and institutional policies through coordination with Finance on allowable costs, procurement standards, and compliance requirements.
- Partners with Finance and program leadership to support grant account setup, budget monitoring, financial reporting, and stewardship of awarded funds.
- Works collaboratively with Academic Affairs, Advancement, and Finance across the full grant lifecycle: from planning and submission through financial management, reporting, and compliance.
- All financial elements of grant proposals and awards are developed and administered in coordination with the Office of Finance to ensure compliance with institutional policy, sponsor requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Provides OMB Regulatory advisement.
- Converse with institutional departments to provide certified payroll, prevailing wage compliance, and reporting obligations.
- Provides advisement and leadership with institutional international/global goals.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in grant writing or nonprofit fundraising, and federal and state agencies.
- State and Federal budget development experience.
- Proven track record of successful grant proposals and funding awards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong research, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems
Key Competencies
- Communication skills to interface with various academic and operational departmental leadership.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strategic thinking and data-driven approach.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
