Grant Writer

🕒 May 23

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Phalen Leadership Academies

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2014

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Education • Non-profit • Social Impact

Phalen Leadership Academies is a network of schools dedicated to transforming low-performing institutions into high-performing educational environments. Founded by Earl Martin Phalen, the organization focuses on providing quality education to children in underserved communities. With more than 20 schools and serving nearly 10,000 children nationwide, PLA applies innovative turnaround models to improve academic outcomes. They are committed to educational accessibility and support scholars from diverse backgrounds through comprehensive programs.

📋 Description

• This is a full-time, remote Grant Writer role. • The Grant Writer is an EVE employee who will support all programs under EVE’s umbrella. • The Grant Writer will be responsible for writing and applying for grants that align with EVE’s mission and goals through a pipeline of opportunities provided to them. • Daily tasks include writing and submitting high-quality grant proposals, conducting necessary research to support applications, grant budget development, and grant narrative writing, and effective communication with internal partners. • The role will report directly to the Grants Manager and is responsible for generating $1,500,000 annually and retaining 90% of award revenue year over year. • Lead the development of high-quality, compelling grant applications that clearly articulate the missions, programs, and impact of EVE entities, including Phalen Leadership Academies, Summer Advantage, Skilled US, and Indy Scholars. • Conduct rigorous grant research using internal data and external sources to strengthen the competitiveness of proposals. • Develop and submit letters of inquiry, reports, and related materials with a focus on clarity, impact, and funder alignment. • Synthesize programmatic, financial, and impact data from internal information and partners to craft persuasive narratives, outcomes, and budgets for grant submissions. • Collaborate closely with the Philanthropy team and cross-functional partners to manage funding priorities, gather required information, and ensure alignment between organizational strategy and grant proposals. • Manage grant pipeline to evaluate and prioritize grant opportunities that align with organizational goals and funding strategies. • Track grant activity and outcomes using Salesforce and other systems to support proposal development, reporting, and strategic grant planning. • Support the development of funder relationships through strong written communication and proposal strategy, contributing to long-term funding sustainability.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required. • Minimum of 4 years of increasing responsibility in non-profit fundraising • Demonstrated commitment to advancing educational and economic equity for underserved communities • Familiarity with Salesforce and other CRM platforms to support grant tracking and data management • Ability to balance multiple priorities in a complex environment. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to learn quickly, with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills • Ability to handle multiple competing priorities. • Extreme tact and discretion, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence

🏖️ Benefits

• High-Performing Culture: Environment where "I think I can" and "I believe in children" is the norm • Collaborative Teaching: Every grade level is staffed with a lead teacher and a teacher's assistant • Rigorous Professional Development: All educators complete an intensive pre-service training and receive continuous coaching and professional development • Innovative Teaching: Teachers have access to a wide variety of technology to support and personalize instruction • Leadership Opportunities: Various school committees, leadership training, and opportunities to serve as leaders in our schools and network