Grant Specialist/Writer

The 150,000-member American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) seeks an experienced Grant Specialist/Writer to support the organization's strategic goals and advancing our mission by securing vital funding through the development of impactful grant proposals encompassing both pre- and post-award writing, emphasizing meticulous record-keeping for efficient grant management.

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate proficiency in pre- and post-award writing, encompassing effective communication before and after grant awards.
• Proficiency in crafting clear, persuasive, and well-organized written content for grant proposals.
• Conducting thorough research to identify potential grant opportunities aligned with ASCE's mission and programs
• Familiar with Federal funding regulations and private funding
• Staying current on grant guidelines, eligibility criteria, and deadlines
• Leading the end-to-end grant proposal development process, including project management, content development, and budget formulation
• Convening subject matter experts and collaborating with various departments
• Customizing proposals to align with donor interest, priorities, expectations and organizational objectives
• Maintaining a comprehensive database of grant opportunities, applications, and outcomes
• Assisting in preparing regular reports on grant activities for internal and external stakeholders
• Establishing and maintaining meticulous record-keeping systems for effective grant management
• Ensuring compliance with grant reporting requirements and deadlines

Ideal candidates will have:

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience with specialized knowledge of grant writing
• 2-4 years of grant writing experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite
• Demonstrated success in a fundraising deadline driven environment with multiple priorities

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of civil engineering to serve the public good. To accomplish ASCE's mission, ASCE staff works together as a team, based on a foundation of trust, striving for individual and organizational excellence. To achieve our shared goals, we maintain a relentless focus on members and a commitment to continuously grow and improve individually and collectively.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. All qualified candidates including historically excluded individuals, protected veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position has hybrid work from home flexibility.

For consideration, submissions of interest must contain a resume and cover letter with salary requirements.