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About the Role

The Assistant Director, Grant Writing will collaborate with fundraisers, program leaders, and accounting staff to develop a robust portfolio of funding proposals, letters of interest, reports, and other fundraising materials. This role requires a strong understanding of Enterprise's affordable housing programs and the ability to liaise with other departments to create comprehensive descriptions of programmatic activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact. The goal is to ensure effective and timely submission of proposals and reports to donors and prospects, supporting the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

Oversee corporate, foundation, and government grant proposal and reporting process with the support of a Grant Writer.
Work with fundraisers to evaluate upcoming writing deliverables, and develop timelines and schedules to manage workflow processes.
Prepare proposals by discerning concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals.
Determine proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying RFPs, and attending strategy meetings.
Write, edit, assemble, and submit new and renewal proposals, concept papers, program reports, letters of inquiry, and stewardship documents in accordance with funder guidelines.
Adjust proposal-writing by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate according to funder's collective voice.
Build confidence and rapport among colleagues and across Enterprise’s three divisions by assembling information and data, developing fundraising strategies, and creating written materials for specific program areas.
Interface with accounting staff and program leaders to create program budgets, budget narratives, and financial reports.
Work with database administrators and other internal teams to maintain up-to-date files for written materials in the grants management system.

Requirements

Deep knowledge of the fundraising process and prior grant writing experience with foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
Demonstrated expertise of government grant writing and affordable housing issues preferred.
Undergraduate degree and minimum 3-4 years of experience in a similar position.
Management of direct reports preferred.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with knowledge of and proficiency in use of English grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
Ability to write about the big picture and clearly discuss specific programmatic activities.
Ability to exercise initiative gathering and organizing research materials from a variety of sources and quickly comprehend, analyze, and synthesize information to accurately translate into grant proposals, reports, and other donor-oriented materials.
A professional, proactive, and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player.
Ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Experience with proposal budgets and financial reports and ability to convey information in narrative form as well as numerically.
Ability to verbally communicate well and in a professional manner with a variety of audiences.
Creative, detail-oriented, self-motivated and have a strong work ethic.
Fully proficient in Microsoft Office.
Salesforce proficiency a plus.

Skills

Grant Writing
Fundraising
Proposal Development
Report Writing
Editing
Proofreading
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Salesforce Proficiency

Location

Across the country

Work Type

Flexible work arrangements

Experience Level

3-4 years of experience

Education Level

Undergraduate degree

Salary/Compensations

$110,000-$120,000

Benefits

Annual performance bonuses
Generous paid leave programs
Dental care plans
Health care plans
Vision care plans
Family-building benefits (adoption and surrogacy support)
Health advocacy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mental health benefits
Financial education
Wellness programs
401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Learning and development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications

About the Company

Enterprise is a national nonprofit dedicated to making a good home possible for millions of families without one.
We support community development organizations, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy, and build and manage communities.
Since 1982, we have invested $92.0 billion and created 1.1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Our mission is to make home and community places of pride, power, and belonging.
At Enterprise, you’ll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day.
Collaborate with smart minds and big hearts in the field.
Be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity.
Find a career home where you’re valued and supported in your growth journey.