Grant Writer

About the role

The International Rescue Committee’s New Jersey office is seeking a Grant Writer to join its development team. You will help secure funding that sustains and expands programs serving over 7,000 refugees and immigrants each year. This role blends research, writing, and collaboration to turn funding opportunities into actionable grants.

Key responsibilities

• Research grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write and edit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain grant calendars, track submission deadlines, and manage records in CRM or tracking systems.
• Partner with program and finance teams to develop accurate budgets and narrative sections.
• Ensure compliance with funder guidelines and application protocols.
• Monitor funding status, support post‑award reporting, outcome tracking, and renewal applications.
• Contribute to broader fundraising strategies and prospecting plans.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience writing successful grant proposals.
• Familiarity with nonprofit programs, evaluation metrics, or logic models.
• Experience with post‑award compliance and reporting is preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency with grant databases and portals such as Grants.gov, Foundation Directory Online, and SAM.gov.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and formatting abilities.
• Ability to craft evidence‑based, compelling narratives.
• Experience developing budgets and financial justifications for grant applications.