Grant Writer

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Prospect Research:

Conduct comprehensive research to identify new funding opportunities from private foundations, corporate sponsors, Alabama state agencies, and federal government sources. B.

Grant Writing:

Develop, write, and edit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and applications tailored to specific funder guidelines. C.

Compliance & Reporting:

Ensure all proposals and submissions comply with funder requirements. Prepare timely, accurate progress reports for awarded grants. D.

Collaboration:

Work with leadership to gather data, establish project goals, and create accurate budgets for proposals. E.

Database Management:

Maintain an updated grant calendar, tracking all deadlines, submissions, reporting requirements and detailed records of all grant activities. F.

Relationship Management:

Maintain professional communication with foundation officers, program officers, funders and donors. Prepare and deliver presentations to potential funders/donors.

Typical Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field

Experience:

Minimum of 2-3 years of proven experience in grant writing, with a demonstrated track record of securing funding

Technical:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with grant research databases. Supplemental Information Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Understanding of the nonprofit sector Experience in project management Strong research skills Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously Attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to convey complex data clearly Familiarity with Alabama's philanthropic landscape and funding sources We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, state retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, employee assistance program, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page. 01 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree? Yes No 02 Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft office (Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint) proficiency? I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of Basic level below. Basic Intermediate Advanced 03 Please select your Bachelor's Degree field of study. English Public Relations / Communications Non-Profit Management Public Administration

OTHER 04

Do you have at least 2 years of grant writing experience? Yes No 05 Please list any experience you have with Grant Research Databases. Required Question Employer Houston County Commission (AL) Address 462 North Oates St Dothan, Alabama, 36303 Website https://houstoncountyal.gov/Commission Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Your Privacy Choices Accessibility Statement Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. This setting only applies to registered account holders that have opted-in for an Access Membership. If you wish to opt-out click follow these steps: Log into your Job Seeker Profile Click your name in the upper right-hand corner Select Account Settings Select the Preferences section Click the Edit button next to Access Membership Switch Toggle to off Click Save If you do not have a registered account this setting does not apply, however, you can review your right on our privacy policy . If you require further assistance, please email privacy@neogov.com × Accessibility Statement At Governmentjobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV, we recognize the importance of making our products and services accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, and are continually working to improve the experience for all users. Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to following best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, to the extent feasible, however, we do not warrant compliance with these standards or any other accessibility standards. We are continually enhancing our platforms to ensure greater accessibility, and we actively seek out opportunities to improve accessibility features. Ongoing Enhancements Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are regularly updating our technology, services, and content to address accessibility barriers. Our team is dedicated to identifying areas for improvement and making enhancements that allow all users, regardless of their abilities, to fully engage with our services. Feedback and Assistance We value feedback from our users. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our services or have suggestions on how we can improve, please reach out to us at accessibility@neogov.com. We will make every effort to resolve any concerns and consider alternative options where possible. Thank you for choosing NEOGOV. We remain dedicated to improving accessibility and creating an inclusive experience for all. . Job Opportunities Menu Close Menu . Job Opportunities Internal Postings Job Descriptions Email Job Alerts Houston County Home Page Houston County Personnel Home Page Help & Support SOCIAL Facebook