Job Description

Grant Writer

Overview
NeighborWorks® Umpqua is seeking a skilled and creative Grant Writer to help secure funding that advances our mission and strengthens our impact in rural communities. This position researches funding opportunities, develops high-quality proposals, and works closely with leadership and program staff to ensure applications align with organizational goals and funder priorities. The Grant Writer also contributes to reporting, storytelling, and communications that highlight NWU’s work and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify funding opportunities from public, private, and philanthropic sources that align with NWU’s mission and programs.

• Draft high-quality letters of intent, grant applications, and narrative attachments tailored to specific funders.

• Collaborate with program directors to develop program-specific proposals and general operating grants.

• Partner with the Grant Administrator and Finance to align proposal budgets and narratives with funding guidelines.

• Collect and incorporate program data, impact measures, and success stories into proposals.

• Maintain a proposal calendar, tracking submission deadlines and required follow-up actions.

• Develop and maintain proposal templates, sample language, and content libraries to streamline future submissions.

• Support funder stewardship by contributing to follow-up communications, reports, and recognition materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience writing successful grant proposals, preferably in a nonprofit or community-based setting.

• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM or grant tracking systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with housing, financial empowerment, or rural community development sectors.

• Knowledge of federal and state grant programs.

• Familiarity with storytelling frameworks for funders, outcomes-based narratives, or impact measurement.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Key Competencies

• Strategic and Creative Writing – Crafts compelling narratives aligned with organizational priorities.

• Research and Analytical Thinking – Identifies funding opportunities and aligns them with program goals.

• Collaboration – Works effectively across departments to gather content and coordinate proposals.

• Deadline Management – Balances multiple priorities while maintaining quality.

• Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy in grammar, formatting, and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Company contribution to Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

• Company Retirement Contribution

• Company-covered Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Identity Theft Insurance

• Vacation & Sick Leave, Federal Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

• Employee Assistance Program

• Access to voluntary benefits including additional Life & Disability Insurance, HSAs, FSAs, Dependent Care FSAs, Hospital Indemnity, Group Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, and Critical Illness coverage

Who We Are

For over 30 years, NeighborWorks Umpqua has provided affordable housing, homeownership assistance, financial services, economic development, community development, and property management to rural communities in Southern Oregon. Our services are open to all individuals, and we are committed to ethical and responsible practices that support financial and housing stability.

We foster a workplace culture that values respect, fairness, and professionalism, ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and have the opportunity to succeed. Our team brings together a wide range of skills and experiences to serve the communities we support, and we work collaboratively to address the housing and economic challenges facing our region.

Our values: Integrity, Dignity, Empowerment, Empathy, Respect, and Collaboration.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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