Grant Writer
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
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Job details
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience
- 2 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit development.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position Overview
ISNA Canada is seeking a skilled Grant Writer to join our Growth Team on a contract basis. This role is essential to supporting the organization’s funding and development efforts through the preparation of grant proposals, reporting, and research. The Grant Writer will collaborate with teams to secure grants that align with ISNA Canada’s strategic priorities and help drive social impact.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Writing & Proposal Development
- Draft, edit, and submit high-quality grant applications, letters of intent, and funding proposals.
- Tailor proposals to align with funder priorities, organizational goals, and community impact.
Research & Funding Strategy
- Identify new grant opportunities through prospect research and analysis of philanthropic trends.
- Track application deadlines and maintain a comprehensive grants calendar.
Reporting & Documentation
- Support the preparation of interim and final reports for funders.
- Ensure all submissions meet the requirements and deadlines of each funder.
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit development.
- Proven success in securing funding from foundations, government, or corporate funders.
- Excellent writing, editing, and research skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
- Familiarity with the nonprofit sector
Why Join ISNA Canada?
- Work with a purpose-driven team focused on community empowerment and equity.
- Contribute to meaningful projects with a national impact.
- Opportunity to help shape the future of ISNA Canada’s growth and funding strategies.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Grant Writer at ISNA Canada will draft and submit grant applications and funding proposals, research new funding sources, and track deadlines. They will also help prepare interim and final reports for funders.
Requirements
Candidates need at least 2 years of grant writing, fundraising or nonprofit development experience, a record of securing funding, and strong writing, research and organizational skills. Familiarity with the nonprofit sector is expected.
Skills
- Grant writing
- Proposal development
- Grant proposal editing
- Prospect research
- Funding strategy
- Philanthropic trend analysis
- Grant reporting
- Deadline management
- Grants calendar management
- Nonprofit funding
- Research
- Writing
- Editing
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Independent work
Categories
- Human Resources
- Government & Public Sector
- Social Services
- Education
- Consulting
Keywords
- grant writing
- grant writer
- proposal development
- fundraising
- nonprofit development
- prospect research
- grant reporting
- letters of intent
- funder reporting
- grants calendar
- foundation funding
- government funding
- corporate funding
- philanthropy
- contract
- nonprofit sector
- community development
- grant proposals
Seniority
Mid level