Grant Professional: Grant Strategist

  • Reports to: President
  • Full Employee
  • Remote: Required to be located in New York or Pennsylvania
  • Full-time, beginning at $60,000 (depending on experience level) plus benefits

Job Purpose

The Grant Strategist’s goal is to increase the clients’ grant-seeking capacity and to produce competitive grant applications for clients with the information provided as a means to help clients achieve their mission and goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

The primary job duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

  • Collaborate with the Lead Grant Strategist in the facilitation of the client projects
  • Write grant proposals following DH Leonard Consulting team processes and standards
    • Coordinate required attachments for client applications
    • Coordinate budget attachments for client applications
  • Coordinate mock review processes for clients
  • Research grant funding opportunities for clients
  • Assist with maintaining client application records and team information
  • Communicate with clients and fellow team members following DH Leonard Consulting standards
  • Adhere to all ethical standards of the Grant Professionals Association
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The strongest candidates for this position will have most, though likely not all, of the following qualifications and characteristics: 

  • 3 or more years of experience in grant writing-related work;
  • Experience with government grants, whether local, regional, state, or federal, strongly preferred;
  • Grant Professional Certified or desire to be a Grant Professional Certified;
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment;
  • Excellent written, analytical, oral, organizational, and time management skills;
  • Experience working with diverse communities (preferred); and
  • A commitment to the work of DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services and readiness to grow and learn with the DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC team.

Compensation, Benefits, and Location

This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $60,000 (depending on experience level) plus benefits.

We invest in the professional growth and personal care of our people through the following benefits:

  • Monthly health reimbursement plan
  • 401k match
  • Generous PTO
  • Yearly Dependent Care stipend
  • Professional Development opportunities
  • Schedule flexibility to accommodate your life, including families, continuing education, and community leadership.
  • Wellness benefits such as meditation sessions and ergonomic materials.

See here for more details on how we support our team.

This is a remote position, with a preference for individuals in New York.

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, strongly committed to building a staff that represents the diversity of communities we support. We strongly encourage applications from black, indigenous, and people of color, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.

We are always looking for new team members who are passionate about helping nonprofits create change in their communities, working in a team environment, and using their writing skills to create community impact.


Apply Today

Should you have any questions, please contact info@dhleonardconsulting.com