Senior Grant Writer & Funding Strategist

Description

Salary Range: $85,746 - $100,000 annually

Hybrid Schedule: 2 days from home and 3 days on-site

Benefits (The Good Stuff)

• 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

*Vacation amounts may vary based on roles, schedules, and years of service

Help us make a difference in our community. United, we are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. We fight for equitable access to quality education, financial security, and the health of everyone in our community. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami!

United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring a Senior Grant Writer & Funding Strategist to join our team. As a Senior Grant Writer & Funding Strategist, you will serve as a senior grant writing and funding strategy expert responsible for developing high-quality, competitive grant proposals that advance United Way Miami's programs and organizational priorities. Leads substantive proposal writing, funding opportunity research and assessment, grant development strategy, and quality control across grant submissions, with particular emphasis on complex and government funding opportunities. Collaborates with internal departments and external grant writing consultants to strengthen grant development practices, ensure compliance with funder requirements, and maximize funding opportunities.

UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Please visit our Career site homepage to view our EEO statement and Drug-Free policy

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Grant Research and Funding Opportunity Assessment: 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.
• Grant Strategy and Planning: Collaborate with organizational leadership and internal teams to establish funding priorities, develop competitive grant pursuit strategies, and strengthen the organization's approach to securing and managing grant funding.
• Grant Proposal Writing and Development: Lead the research, development, and substantive writing of compelling, well-supported grant proposals, including complex and government funding applications. Translate program goals, community needs, organizational capabilities, and measurable outcomes into persuasive funding requests.
• Proposal Quality Control and Technical Expertise: Lead substantive review and quality assurance of grant submissions to ensure accuracy, consistency, completeness, and compliance with funder requirements. Provide technical guidance on government grants, application requirements, and proposal development standards to strengthen the quality and competitiveness of submissions.
• Cross-Departmental and External Consultant Collaboration: Collaborate with Community Impact, Development, Finance, Data, and other departments, as well as external grantwriting consultants, to develop proposal approaches, provide substantive direction, review materials, and support the timely development and submission of grant applications.
• Grant Reporting and Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development and review of grant reports, particularly those requiring technical or complex narratives. Support compliance with funder requirements and identify opportunities to strengthen grantwriting practices, proposal templates, quality control processes, and overall grant development effectiveness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Education Requirements: 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.

Experience Requirements: 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. 

Technology Requirements: Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with grant management systems.

Other Essential Knowledge/Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, sound judgment, attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across teams.

Career Growth: We encourage you to grow through formal and informal development programs, coaching, and on-the-job challenges. We want you to ask questions, take chances, and explore the possible.

Apply with confidence! Research indicates that individuals may hesitate if they don't meet every requirement. If you're enthusiastic about a role, apply, even if your experience or education isn't an exact match. You could be the perfect fit for this position or discover other exciting opportunities within our organization. Please note that while some roles may have specific requirements for funding eligibility, we STILL encourage you to explore our job opportunities.