Grant Writer

The Fund Development Department advances the mission of 2Life through fundraising, communications, and community engagement efforts. This includes grants, events, appeals, major gifts, relationship building, strategic initiatives, and ongoing external communications.

The Grant Writer role is a new position at 2Life, created to grow the organization's capacity in the area of foundation and corporate philanthropy. The Grant Writer will report to the Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations will develop, write, and submit proposals, letters of inquiry, concept papers, and reports that support 2Life Communities’ mission. In addition to supporting improved systems for tracking grants, deadlines, and compliance, the position is also responsible for research, prospecting, collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the performance of grant-funded activities and programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Draft proposals, reports, letters of inquiry, and concept papers/letters for private, family,and corporate foundations and government entities using past applications and reports, meeting notes, and other resources. Scan for relevant research, statistics, demographics,and best practices as needed to develop a narrative. Ensure deadlines are met, including the lead time for review by the supervisor and relevant stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively with appropriate 2Life personnel to research, develop, write, and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers, grant proposals, and reports.
• Identifies new government, corporate, foundation, and private funding prospects to match organizational priorities.
• Coordinates with the Business Office to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals.
• Maintains responsibility for the management of portfolio of grants, including developing and implementing work plans and schedules, and tracking progress.
• Informs the supervisor of the progress of all grants and issues that may arise with each grant.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.
• Manages acknowledgement and publicity requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Experience in grant writing, typically 3–8 years, with a strong track record of securing funding.
• Experience that demonstrates a proven history of meeting deadlines, securing new funding opportunities, and the ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities.
• Strong organizational and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adhere to deadlines, and work independently.
• Motivated initiative-taker with the ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous grant budget development and management.
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, Google platform, Fundraising software, and PowerPoint.

Qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply here

BENEFITS AND MORE:

We offer a very rich benefit plan, which for individuals adds 27% on top of the base pay and over 30% for employees +1 and families. Our rewards program includes, butis not limited to:

• Robust medical and dental plan
• Vision
• Employer-paid life and AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• Pet insurance
• And more!

The above statements intend to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to do this job. The above does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

We desire to build and cultivate an inclusive environment that brings together a diverse workforce with unique experiences, backgrounds, talents, and perspectives.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

2Life Communities provides superior housing to older adults of all backgrounds who can thrive independently within a supportive environment. We are a mission-driven organization with a vision whereby all older adults have the opportunity to age in the community – to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic and supportive environment. We are continually evolving support services to meet the needs of our diverse residents as they age; we partner with health care providers to identify innovative ways to support residents’ overall health and well-being, and we engage with the broader community through our Village Center program. We have five campuses in metropolitan Boston and plans for additional housing for older adults soon.