Job Title: Grant Writer
Reports To: Director of Development
Hours Per Week: up to 20 hours depending on case load (hybrid remote and on-site)
Position Type: Paid; $25/hour DOQ
Join The Bond Between: Saving lives, inspiring change
Our Story:
At The Bond Between, we believe that relationships are the foundation of a harmonious world. For over 16 years, we have been fostering meaningful connections between people, animals and the community. Our journey began with a simple yet profound realization that the bonds we form with each other and animals are magic. We wake up every morning saying yet to connecting people and animals, caring for them and helping them fill each other’s hearts.
Our Passion:
We are passionate about creating a world where people and animals thrive together. Our work is guided by a deep understanding of the interconnectedness and interdependence of all living beings and a commitment to nurturing those relationships.
Our Vision:
Imagine a world where every person has a supportive community, every animal has a loving home, and every connection is filled with compassion and understanding. This is the world we are building at The Bond Between. We envision a world where the bonds between people and animals are free of threats, barriers and limits. We do this by supporting and creating communities that nourish the bonds between people and animals.
Position Overview:
The Grant Writer serves as a key driver of our organization's financial growth. The position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing funding from corporate, foundation, and government sources to support our mission and expanding programs.
Key Responsibilities:
● Funding Acquisition & Pipeline Management: Research, identify, and vet new institutional funding prospects to expand the organization’s donor base and ensure that grant funding targets are being met/exceeded.
● Proposal Development: Write, edit, and submit highly competitive grant proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), and concept notes that clearly articulate measurable outcomes and community impact.
● Funder Stewardship: Build and maintain strong relationships with foundation program officers and corporate giving managers, engaging them in our mission prior to and following proposal submissions.
● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with program staff to gather data and stories from the field, and collaborate with the finance team to develop accurate, funder-ready project budgets.
● Compliance & Reporting: Manage the grant calendar to ensure 100% on-time submission of all proposals and impact reports, ensuring strict adherence to funder requirements. On-site presence may be required based on grant requirements.
In addition to the above-listed duties, attendance at department meetings and monthly staff meetings is expected. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Director of Development consistent with your position, skills and experience.
Required Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, creative writing or a related area
● A minimum of three years experience in grant writing with the demonstrated ability to identify, cultivate, and secure $100,000+ awards from corporate, foundation, and government sources
● Ability to collaborate with internal program staff to translate complex data and project budgets into compelling, funder-aligned narratives that drive investment
● Excellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising process
● Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources
● Multitasking, organizational and time management skills
● Ability to handle confidential matters with utmost integrity
● Strong organizational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
● Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail)
● Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Who We Are - Our Core Values:
At The Bond Between, we are more than just an organization ; we are a community.
- We lead with compassion: We believe that every living being deserves kindness, respect and understanding.
- We focus on solutions: We are constantly striving to come up with new ideas, new processes and new programs to fill gaps in our community. We say yes when others say no.
- We act with open minds: We believe and accept that both people and animals can change. Each of us believes we can change, too.
- We believe in collaboration: When we see a need, we seek out collaborative solutions. We put our own egos aside to form partnerships with people from all walks of life in order to support our communities in the most effective, inclusive way.
- We do what we say we are going to do: we are reliable, flexible, and understand that we are part of a bigger picture. When we say we will do something, our teammates know it will be done. The Bond Between operates like a business; a business that knows our success equals more lives saved.
Join Our Pack:
If you are inspired by our mission, passionate about our values, and eager to make a difference, we welcome you to apply now to become a part of The Bond Between community!
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minnetonka, MN 55345
