Reviews and edits grant proposals and reports for clarity, grammar, and accuracy; develops and updates proposal and report templates; incorporates program information from internal stakeholders; supports grant-seeking and proposal development; and reports task progress for project management. The role also handles special projects and requires strong communication, discretion, collaboration, and attention to detail.
Salary - $31.52 per hour
This position follows a hybrid work schedule.
Position Overview
- Review and edit grant proposals and reports for clarity, grammar, and accuracy
- Along with Corporate and Foundation staff, assist in developing general and project-specific proposal templates and report templates
- Update key general and project-specific proposal templates and related materials to be consistent with CancerCare’s program priorities
- Work with Corporate and Foundation Relations, Development, Social Service staff, as well as the Senior Leadership Team, to include program information in proposal template drafts. Provide grant-seeking and proposal development support to all staff as necessary
- Report progress on proposal and report tasks to the Grant Coordinator for project management purposes
- All other tasks, including special projects, as identified by the Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Requirements, Education, and Skills
- Experience in grant writing or corporate and foundation relations
- Keen eye for detail and grammar
- Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and expertise
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Excellent communication skills with follow-through from inception to completion of a task
- Ability to converse with diverse stakeholders of all levels of backgrounds
- Customer- and donor-centric with a solutions-based attitude
- Team approach and collaborative in nature
- Maintain confidentiality and use good judgment, discretion, and sensitivity when dealing with intra-departmental, personnel, and funder information
- Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and take ownership of their work and responsibilities that fall under their purview
- Accountability with key metrics for improvement and success
Please provide a cover letter with your resume.
This job posting provides a general list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required for this position. It does not represent a contract for employment, and CancerCare reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without notice.
CancerCare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our staff and clients.
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