About the employer
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program (MCHPP), founded in 1983 and located in Brunswick, Maine, is the largest food security nonprofit in the mid coast region. MCHPP’s mission is to offer dignity and empowerment by providing all members of our community with access to healthy food. Across our various programs, the agency serves thousands of individuals and families in communities within a six-county service area each year. All aspects of MCHPP’s work are guided by our organizational vision of a community where quality, nutritious food is available for all.
In both our programming and our staffing, MCHPP doesn’t just accept the differences of our friends and neighbors, we celebrate them. We aim to remove barriers to healthful meals for all of our community members in need regardless of race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity and to foster an environment of inclusion for everyone who spends time at MCHPP.
About the position
MCHPP is hiring a Grant Writer to join our dynamic and evolving Development Team. The Grant Writer is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports that support agency goals and meet funder guidelines and criteria. This person also manages funder relationships and stewardship as well as collaborating with the Finance Team to ensure grant compliance and complete reporting activities. The ideal Grant Writer will have strong writing, data analysis, and project management skills as well as experience in grant database management for deliverable tracking and performance measurement.
Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Oversee grant proposals for the organization and provide accurate and timely project reporting through:
- Maintaining a master calendar of grant deliverables
- Researching new grant opportunities and prospective funders on a local, state, and federal level
- Drafting compelling and data-rich proposals/LOIs, application narratives, and budgets then collaborating to finalize with program staff, finance, and the Development Director
- Assembling all necessary supporting materials and documents
- Monitoring and maintaining funder reporting schedules and requirements
- With Program Coordinators, tracking progress toward organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals from awarded grants
- With the Controller, completing reports for government grants and contracts and communicating necessary compliance requirements
- Optimize the grant administration process by tracking applications and efficiently managing deliverables within the department’s CRM software
- Track and analyze award rates over time and research best practices to improve proposal acceptance rates.
- Build and maintain relationships with funders and other strategic partners
- Maintain a library of grant support documents including IRS forms, Board/staff lists, financial audits, etc.
- Execute thank you letters, facilitate grant contracts/agreements, and ensure acknowledgment of funders on social media and other relevant outreach
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2-5 years of grant writing or other relevant fundraising writing experience
- Demonstrated excellence in analytical and persuasive writing as well as superior editing skills
- Project management skills including the ability to track and meet many deadlines simultaneously without sacrificing quality
- High technological literacy including familiarity with CRM software systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work comfortably with diverse stakeholders and convey complex information in a clear manner
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks independently
- High preference for those with experience applying for and reporting on government grants
- Knowledge of relevant funders in the food insecurity space
Other requirements
- Proficient in the Google suite of products
- Confidence navigating the various web platforms necessary to submit grant applications and reports
- Satisfactory background check results. Please note: not all findings are disqualifying for all positions.
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
- Ability to learn new software skills as needed to complete job responsibilities
Position details
Schedule: Full time, Monday-Friday
Category: Nonessential, Exempt Salary: $52,000-$54,000
Location: Hybrid. Up to 40% off site work is permitted as job responsibilities allow. Employees must furnish their own workspace and internet access for remote work.
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 12 holidays and 5 weeks of annual PTO
- IRA with employer match
- 100% employer paid life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurances
- Annual professional development and wellness funds
How to apply
Please email a resume and cover letter detailing your interest in the role and relevant professional experience to jobs@mchpp.org. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the role is filled.